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Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet. — Ps. 
cxix.  105. 

The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light. 
— Ps.  cxix.  130. 

Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 
his  way? 

By  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy 
word. — ^Ps.  cxix.  9. 


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A  LAMP  FOR  THE  FEET. 


January  1. 
Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  tlie 
days  of  thy  youth. — EccL.  xii.  1. 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ; 
behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salva- 
tion.— 2  Cor.  vi.  2. 

Now,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  Creator,  God, 
Before  the  years  come  hastening  on 
When  you  shall  say.  My  joys  are  gone. 


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JANUARY. 


J  anuary  2. 
Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may- 
be found,  call  ye  upon  him  while 
he  is  near. — Isa.  Iv.  6. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you; 
seek,  and  ye  shall  find. — Matt.  vii.  7. 

Return  and  come  to  God, 
A  Cast  all  your  sins  away,  j 

i  {  Seek  ye  the  Saviour's  cleansing  blood,  A  ' 

^  Repent,  believe,  obey.  ^ 

J  anuary  3. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate 
ovil. — PROV,  viii.  13. 

Fear  God.— 1  Pet.  ii.  17. 

If  you  will  turn  away  from  sin 

in  childhood's  early  day, 
The  Lord  will  make  you  pure  within, 

And  take  your  guilt  away. 

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JANUARY. 


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January  4. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to 
keep  it  holy. — Ex.  xx.  8. 

Therefore  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord 
also  of  the  Sabbath. — Mark  ii.  28. 

Ob,  let  me  be  tbougbtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And  not  spend  a  minute  in  trifling  or  play, 
Remembering  these  seasons  were  graciously 
given 

To  teach  me  to  seek  and  prepare  me  for 


He  that  is  slow  to  anger  is  better 
than  the  mighty. — Prov.  xvi.  32. 

Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and 
anger,  ...  be  put  away  from  you. — 
Eph.  iv.  31. 

Little  children,  love  each  other, 

Never  give  another  pain ; 
If  your  brother  speak  in  anger. 

Answer  not  in  wrath  again. 


heaven. 


Januarys. 


10  JANUARY. 


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January  6. 
Thou  God  seest  me. — Gen.  xvi. 

13. 

All  things  are  naked  and  opened 
unto  the  eyes  of  him  with  whom  we 
have  to  do. — Heb.  iv.  13. 

Almighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
Strikes  through  the  shades  of  night, 

And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 
All  open  to  thy  sight.  ■ 

January  7. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  of  old 
unto  me,  saying,  Yea,  I  have  loved 
thee  with  an  everlasting  love. — 
Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

God  is  love. — 1  John  iv.  16. 

God  is  love ;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  move ; 
Bliss  he  grants,  and  woe  he  lightens : — 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 




JANUARY.  11 


January  8. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet, 
and  a  light  unto  my  path. — Ps. 
cxix.  105. 

Search  the  Scriptures. — John  v. 
39. 

What  is  it  shows  my  soul  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 
And  tells  the  danger  of  delay  ? 
J  It  is  the  precious  Bible. 

January  9. 

He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shep- 
herd: he  shall  gather  the  lambs 
with  his  arm,  and  carry  them  in  his 
bosom. — IsA.  xl.  11. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd. — John 
X.  11. 

Lord,  wilt  thou  my  Shepherd  be? 
Help  me,  then,  to  follow  thee : 
At  thy  feet  myself  I  cast, 
Thee  to  serve  while  life  shall  last, 

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12  JANUARY. 


J  anuary  10. 
My  son,  if  sinners  entice  tliee, 
.consent  thou  not. — Peov.  i.  10. 

Flee  also  youthful  lusts :  but  fol- 
low righteousness. — 2  Tim.  ii.  22. 

But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slid© 

Or  wander  from  thy  way, 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 

And  I  shall  never  stray. 

J  anuary  11. 
This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord 
hath  made;  we  will  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  it. — Ps.  cxviii.  24. 

It  is  lawful  to  do  well  on  the  Sab- 
bath days. — Matt.  xii.  12. 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath  to  me, — 
The  day  my  Redeemer  arose ! 

'Tis  heaven  his  beauties  to  see. 
And  in  his  soft  arms  to  repose. 


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JANUARY.  13 


J  anuary  12. 
Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain :  for  the 
Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  his  name  in  vain. — Ex.  xx.  7. 
Swear  not  at  all. — Matt.  v.  34. 
Set  thou  a  watch,  0  Lord, 

And  guard  our  lips  from  sin ; 
And,  lest  we  ever  should  offend, 
J  Create  us  pure  within.  ^  \ 

1r  January  13.  If 

I  am  the  Lord  that  healeth  thee. 
—Ex.  XV.  26. 

Now  when  the  sun  was  setting, 
all  they  that  had  any  sick  with  divers 
diseases  brought  them  unto  him ;  and 
he  laid  his  hands  on  every  one  of 
them,  and  healed  them. — Luke  iv.  40. 
I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fulness  dwells  with  him ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 

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14     .  JANUARY. 

January  14. 

It  pleased  tlie  Lord  to  bruise  him. 
—IsA.  liii.  10. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that 
he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son,  that 
whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 
— John  iii.  16. 

JL       One  there  is  above  all  others  ft 
if         Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ;  ^f 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

January  15. 
Labour  not  to  be  rich. — Prov. 
xxiii.  4. 

For  the  love  of  money  is  the  root 
of  all  evil.— 1  Tim.  vi.  10. 

I  would  not  live  to  gather  gold 
Which  misers  round  them  hoard ; 

For  he  who  trusts  in  riches  here 
Can  never  please  the  Lord. 

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o  o 

JANUARY.  15 

January  16. 
I  have  been  young,  and  now  am 
old :  yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous 
forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 
— Ps.  xxxvii.  25. 

But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of 
God,  .  .  .  and  all  these  things  shall 
be  added  unto  you. — Matt.  vi.  33. 
Jesug,  take  us  ia  thine  arms ; 
jj  {  Suffer  us  to  come  to  thee ;  j|  ^ 

0  With  thy  blessing,  earthly  harms  P 

From  our  path  will  flee. 

January  17. 
Say  not,  I  will  do  so  to  him  as  he 
hath  done  to  me, — Prov.  xxiv.  29. 

Resist  not  evil:  but  whosoever  shall 
smite  thee  on  thy  right  cheek,  turn  to 
him  the  other  also. — Matt.  v.  39. 
Great  God,  forgive  whenever  we 
Forget  thy  will  and  disagree ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  us  may  find 
The  sweet  delights  of  being  kind. 

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JANUARY. 


January  18. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy 
house:  they  will  be  still  praising 
thee. — Ps.  Ixxxiv.  4. 

And,  as  his  custom  was,  he  went 
into  the  synagogue  on  the  Sabbath 
day. — Luke  iv.  16. 

Today,  with  pleasure,  Christians  meet 

To  pray  and  hear  thy  word. 
And  I  would  go,  with  cheerful  feet,  ; 

To  learn  thy  will,  0  Lord. 

J  anuary  19. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  ac- 
cording to  thy  loving-kindness. — 
Ps.  li.  1. 

Jesus,  thou  son  of  David,  have 
mercy  on  me. — Luke  xviii.  38. 

At  his  feet  confess  your  sin, 

Seek  forgiveness  there ; 
For  his  blood  can  make  you  clean, 

He  will  hear  your  prayer. 


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JANUARY. 


J  anuary  20. 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother : 
that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the 
land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. — Ex.  xx.  12. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the 
Lord :  for  this  is  right. — Eph.  vi.  1. 

But  those  that  worship  God,  and  give 

Their  parents  honour  due, 
Shall  long  on  earth  in  comfort  live, 

And  live  hereafter  too. 

J  anuary  21. 
There  is  a  friend  that  sticketh 
closer  than  a  brother. — Prov.  xviii. 
24. 

Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatso- 
ever I  command  you. — John  xv.  14. 

There  is  a  friend  we  ought  to  love 
More  than  all  friends  beside ; 

His  name  is  Jesus,  and  his  lov© 
Forever  shall  abide. 


18  JANUARY. 

J  anuary  22. 

This  is  his  name  -whereby  he  shall 
be  called,  The  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness.— Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

Thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus : 
for  he  shall  save  his  people  from 
their  sins. — Matt.  i.  21. 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 

Xo  name  so  sweet  in  heaven, —  Si 
The  name,  before  his  "wondrous  birth,  Tf 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

January  23. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself. — Lev.  xix.  18. 

Love  -worketh  no  ill  to  his  neigh- 
bour.— Rom.  xiii.  10. 

Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

In  all  the  realms  above : 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 

But  saints  forever  love. 


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January  24, 
He  saith  to  the  snow,  Be  thou  on 
the  earth ;  likewise  to  the  small  rain, 
and  to  the  great  rain  of  his  strength. 
Job  xxxvii.  6. 

He  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and 
on  the  unjust. — Matt.  v.  45. 
The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains ; 
His  flakes  of  snow,  like  wool,  he  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 
January  25. 
Hallow  my  Sabbaths;  and  they 
shall  be  a  sign  between  me  and  you, 
that  ye  may  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord  your  God. — Ezek.  xx.  20. 

And  they  rested  the  Sabbath  day 
according  to  the  commandment. — 
Luke  xxiii.  56. 

I'll  leave  my  sports  to  read  and  pray, 

And  so  prepare  for  heaven : 
Oh,  may  I  love  this  blessed  day 
The  best  of  all  the  seven  i 

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20  JANUARY. 


January  26. 

He  that  is  slow  to  wrath  is  of  great 
understanding. — Prov.  xiv.  29. 

Be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak, 
slow  to  wrath. — James  i.  19. 

Angry  words, — oh,  let  them  never 
From  the  tongue  unbridled  slip ! 

May  the  heart's  best  impulse  ever 
Check  them  ere  they  soil  the  lip ! 

J anuary  27. 

Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 
I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt 
glorify  me.— Ps.  1.  15. 

Is  any  among  you  afflicted?  let 
him  pray. — James  v.  13. 

The  Lord  attends  when  children  pray ; 

A  whisper  ho  can  hear ; 
He  knows  not  only  what  we  say, 

But  what  we  wish  or  fear. 


— =s=  ^ 

JANUARY.  2 


January  28. 
Thou  Shalt  not  kill.— Ex.  xx.  13. 
Whosoever  hateth  his  brother  is 
a  murderer:  and  ye  know  that  no 
murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding 
in  him. — 1  John  iii.  15. 
"  Thou  Shalt  not  kill." 

May  God  forgive 
Each  angry  word  and  thought ! 
That  we  at  peace  with  all  may  live, 
R  In  lovo  to  him  be  brought.  ' 

January  29. 

Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when 
it  is  red,  when  it  giveth  his  colour 
in  the  cup. — Prov.  xxiii.  31. 

And  be  not  drunk  with  wine. — 
Eph.  v.  18. 

The  first  little  drop  of  strong  drink  that  is 
taken  [know : 

Is  the  first  step  to  ruin,  e'en  children  may 
If  the  first  little  drop  be  in  earnest  forsaken, 
We'll  never  be  drunkards, — oli,  never! — 
oh,  no! 


JAXUARY. 


J anuary  30. 
BoasL  not  thyself  of  to-morrow  ; 
for  thou  knowest  not  what  a  day 
may  bring  forth. — Pro  v.  xxvii.  1. 

Ye  know  not  what  shall  be  on  the 
morrow. — James  iv.  14. 

To-morro-^v,  Lord,  is  thine, 

Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command.  J 

January  31. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and 
the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts ; 
and  let  him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  upon  him. — Isa.  It.  7. 

Him  that  cometh  to  me  I  will  in 
no  wise  cast  out. — .John  vi.  37. 

Little  children,  come  to  Jesus, 

See  him  still  inriting  stand; 
Hark !  he  bids  yon  leave  destraction, 

Calls  you  to  the  better  land. 


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FEBRUARY 

February  1. 
Keep  thy  foot  when  thou  goest  to 
•     the  house  of  God. — Eccl.  v.  1. 

My  house  shall  be  called  the  house 
of  prayer. — Matt.  xxi.  13. 

In  the  house  of  ray  God,  iix  his  presence  and 
fear, 

When  I  worship  to-day,  may  it  all  be  sincere ! 

In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  it  with 
ji        care,  [there.  X 

IT  And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over  me  if 

February  2. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God ; 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
— Ps.  li.  10. 

Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
make  me  clean. — Matt.  viii.  2. 

The  Lord  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

And  give  a  holy  mind, 
And  his  own  heavenly  grace  impart, 

Which  those  who  seek  shall  find. 

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24  FEBRUAEY. 

Februaxy  3. 

Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water 
upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean. — 
— EzEK.  xxxvi.  25. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son 
cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. — 1  John 
i.  7. 

Just  as  I  am, — and  waiting  not 
1 1     To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, —  .  > 

XX  To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot,  « 
I '  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  '  I 

February  4. 

Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence  ; 
for  out  of  it  are  the  issues  of  life. — 
Prov.  iv.  23. 

Out  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart 
the  mouth  speaketh. — Matt.  xii.  3-4. 

Oh,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ! 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued 

His  government  to  own  I 

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FEBRUARY.  25 


February  5. 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. — Ex.  xx.  15. 
Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more  ; 
but  rather  let  him  labour,  working 
with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is 
go.od,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to 
him  that  needeth. — Eph.  iv.  28. 
I  know  I  should  not  steal,  nor  use 

The  smallest  thing  I  see, 
Which  I  should  never  like  to  lose 
If  it  belong'd  to  me. 

February  6. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every 
place,  beholding  the  evil  and  the 
good. — Prov.  XV.  3. 

Neither  is  there  any  creature  that 
is  not  manifest  in  his  sight. — Heb. 
iv.  13. 

If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown. 
Where  human  feet  had  never  trod, 

Yet  there  I  should  not  be  alone : — 
On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 


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26  FEBRUARY. 

February  7. 
A  soft  answer  turnetli  away  wrath ; 
but  grievous  words  stir  up  anger. — 

PrOV*  XV.  1. 

If  any  man  offend  not  in  word,  the 
same  is  a  perfect  man. — James  iii.  2. 
Kind  words  can  never  die : 
Heaven  gave  them  birth ; 
"Wing'd  with  a  smile,  they  fly 
j  All  o'er  the  earth.  "  i 

It  February  8.  J 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this, 
and  the  son  of  man  that  layeth  hold 
on  it ;  that  keepeth  the  Sabbath  from 
polluting  it. — IsA.  Ivi.  2. 

And  when  the  Sabbath  day  was 
come,  he  began  to  teach  in  the 
synagogue. — Mauk  vi.  2. 

May  we  improve  our  Sabbaths  more, 

And  thus  for  heaven  prepare ; 
That  we  raaj'-  spend,  when  life  is  o'er. 
An  endless  Sabbath  there. 


FEBRUARY. 


27 


February  9. 
H*o,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come 
ye  to  the  waters,  and  he  that  hath 
no  money;  come  ye,  buy  and  eat. — 

ISA.  Iv.  1. 

If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come 
unto  me,  and  drink. — John  vii.  37. 

'    ,    This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 
And  heavenly  joy  imparts : 
,  L       Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose,  JL 
'  f         And  drink  with  thankful  hearts.  TT 
February  10. 
And  gave  them  bread  from  heaven. 
— Neh.  ix.  15. 

And  Jesus  said,  I  am  the  bread  of 
life :  he  that  cometh  to  me  shall  never 
hunger ;  and  he  that  believeth  on 
me  shall  never  thirst. — John  vi.  35. 
Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  ?!f  royal  feast ! 
"Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

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FEBRUARY. 


February  11. 


For  I  have  saiiaied  the  "vreary  soul, 
and  I  hare  replenished  eyery  sorrow- 
ful scul. — Jek.  xxxi.  25. 

Come  unto  me.  all  je  that  labour 
and  are  heary  laden,  and  I  will  give 
YOU  rest. — Matt.  xi.  2S. 
Come,  yo  vrearr.  heavy  kiden. 

Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall  : 
If  y:-j  tarry  till  you're  better, 


He  that,  covereth  his  sins  shall  not 
prosper:  but  whoso  confesseth  and 
lorsaketh  them  shall  hare  mercy. — 
Prov,  xxviii.  13. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faith- 
ful and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins. 
— 1  John  i.  9. 

All  yonr  sins  to  Him  confessing 

Who  is  ready  to  f:rgive, 
Seek  the  Sav::ur  s  richest  blessing. 

On  his  pre<:ioiis  name  believe. 


u  vriil  never  come  at  ail. 


February  12. 


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O   o 

FEBRUARY.  29 


February  13. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness 
against  thy  neighbour. — Ex.  xx.  IG. 

Wherefore  putting  away  lying, 
speak  every  man  truth  with  his 
neighbour. — Eph.  iv.  25. 

Lord,  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak 

Words  of  falsehood,  check  my  tongue, 
Lest  I  sin  against  thy  laws 
J  ^         By  committing  what  is  wrong.  J I 

February  14. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be 
safe. — Ps.  cxix.  117. 

And  beginning  to  sink,  he  cried, 
saying.  Lord,  save  me.  And  imme- 
diately Jesus  stretched  forth  his  hand, 
and  caught  him. — Matt.  xiv.  30, 31. 

We  are  thine :  do  thou  defend  us ; 

Be  the  guardian  of  our  way ; 
Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 

Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 

C—  =^  s> 


o  =^  o 

so  FEBRUARY. 

February  15. 
If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  froia 
the  Sabbath,  from  doing  thy  pleasure 
on  my  holy  day ;  and  call  the  Sab- 
bath a  delight,  the  holy  of  the  Lord, 
honourable ;  ...  then  shalt  thou 
delight  thyself  in  the  Lord;  and  I 
will  cause  thee  to  ride  upon  the  high 
j ,  places  of  the  earth,  and  feed  thee  , , 
if  with  the  heritage  of  Jacob  thy  father, 
—IsA.  Iviii.  13,  14. 

February  16. 
There  shall  come  a  Star  out  of 
Jacob. — Num.  xxiv.  17. 

I  am  the  root  and  the  offspring 
of  David,  and  the  bright  and  morn- 
ing star. — Rev.  xxii.  16. 

Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 

But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

c  =«= —  — 6 


O  1  =^   0 

FEBRUARY.  31 

February  17. 
I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and 
those  that  seek  me  early  shall  find 
me. — Prov.  viii.  17. 

He  that  hath  my  commandments 
and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that 
loveth  me. — John  xiv.  21. 

Early  let'  us  seek  thy  favour, 
Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
I  noly  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 

i  {  With  thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill.        >  k 

'  February  18.  ' 

He  is  despised  and  rejected  of 
men;  a  man  of  sorrows,  and  ac- 
quainted with  grief. — Isa.  liii.  8. 

.  .  .  Though  he  was  rich,  yet  for 
your  sakes  he  became  poor,  that 
ye  through  his  poverty  might  be 
rich. — 2  Cor.  viii.  9. 

He  came  to  earth  from  heaven, 

To  weep  and  bleed  and  die, 
That  we  might  be  forgiven 
And  raised  to  God  on  high. 

0   =i^=  s> 


FEB?.rAE.Y 

FcbmBTy  19. 
>^  he  was  iheir  SaTiour. — Isa. 
IxiiL  8. 

This  is  ft  f&iflifial  saying,  ani 
woTthy  of  an  acceptation,  thai  Chrii  i 
Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  s^ve 
sinners. — 1  Tim.  L  15.  . 

Skiiuiu, 

me? 


In  my  heart  to  than. 

Febniaz720. 

He  is  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the 
slaughter. — Isa.  liiL  7. 
'  Behold  the  Lamb  of  Ciod,  which 
the  sin  of  the  world. — 


1^  5  'f  —  ^  came  from,  the  sky, 
;   1  ■  _  5  :  tt:  -     naiFd  to  the  tree. 


O   0 

FEBRUARY.  33 


February  21. 
Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neigh- 
bour's house,  thou  shalt  not  covet 
thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  man- 
servant, nor  his  maid-servant,  nor 
his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  thy  neighbour's. — Ex.  xx.  17. 

Take  heed,  and  beware  of  covet- 
ousness. — Luke  xii.  15. 
^  ^       "  Thou  shalt  not  covet,"  God  has  said ;     j  L 
i  But  be  content  with  what  TT 

He,  in  his  sovereign  will,  has  made 
The  portion  of  thy  lot. 
February  22. 
We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles : 
we  will  worship  at  hia  footstool. — 
Ps.  cxxxii.  7. 

Blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  word 
of  God,  and  keep  it. — Luke  xi.  28. 
Come,  worship  at  his  throne ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

C  =5p  6 


31 


 c:^  

FEBRUARY. 


February  23. 

In  my  distress  I  cried  unto  the 
Lord,  and  he  heard  me. — Ps.  cxx.  1. 

For  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  saved. — 
Rom.  X.  13. 

The  Spirit  says,  "Come!"  his  gentle  voice 
hear; 

To-day  pray  for  pardon,  while  Jesus  is  near : 
JL  Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  while  he  is  so  A 
f       near.  )f 
February  24. 
Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may 
behold  wondrous  things  out  of  thy 
law. — Ps.  cxix.  18. 

Then  opened  he  their  understand- 
ing, that  they  might  understand  the 
Scriptures. — Ltjke  xxiv.  45. 

Oh,  let  thy  word  instruct  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days ! 
Its  wonders.  Lord,  to  me  impart. 

And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

O  V 


FEBRUARY.  35 

February  25. 
Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart, 
that  I  might  not  sin  against  thee. — 
Ps.  cxix.  11. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you 
richly  in  all  wisdom. — Col.  iii.  16. 
How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 

And  guard  tlieh-  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
,         To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

V  February  26. 

If  thine  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him 
bread  to  eat ;  and  if  he  be  thirsty,  give 
him  water  to  drink. — Pro  v.  xxv.  21. 

Therefore  if  thine  enemy  hunger, 
feed  him ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink. 
— Rom.  xii.  20. 

And  when  his  foes  assail'd  him,  He  sought  but 
to  forgive ;  [that  we  might  live : 

When  to  the  cross  they  nail'd  him,  He  died 

This  bright  example  shows  us  What  duties  to 
fulfil,  [will! 

Oh,  may  it  now  arouse  us  To  learn  and  do  his 
O  '      '  =11==   N> 


36 


FEBRUARY. 


February  27. 

A  brother  offended  is  harder  to 
be  won  than  a  strong  city.— Prov. 
xviii.  19. 

Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the 
things  which  make  for  peace. — 
Rom.  xiv.  19. 

Be  kind  to  each  other : 

The  night's  coming  on,  J 
When  friend  and  when  brother  * 

Perchance  may  be  gone. 

February  28. 

He  that  covereth  a  transgression 
seeketh  love. — Prov.  xvii.  9. 

Charity  shall  cover  the  multitude 
of  sins. — 1  Pet.  iv.  8. 

Little  deeds  of  kindness, 

Little  words  of  love, 
Make  our  earth  an  Eden 

Like  to  that  above. 


<^  =^^=  —  ^ 

FEBRUARY— MARCH.  37 

February  29.  Lea;p-Year. 
It  is  of  the  Lord's  mercies  that 
we  are  not  consumed. — Lam.  iii.  22. 

The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning 
his  promise. . . ;  but  is  long-suffering 
to  US-ward,  not  willing  that  any 
should  perish,  but  that  all  should 
come  to  repentance. — 2  Pet.  iii.  9. 
I  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  sonl, 

Jl  His  mercies  bear  in  mind ;  jj. 

If  Forget  not  all  His  benefits  T 

Who  is  to  thee  so  kind. 
.     March  1. 
Holiness  becometh  thine  house, 

0  Lord,  forever. — Ps.  xciii.  5. 

The  temple  of  God  is  holy. — 

1  Cor.  iii.  17. 

As  we  meet,  thy  name  to  praise, 
Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 

May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes 
While  we  in  thy  house  appear ; 

Here  afford  us.  Lord,  a  taste 

Of  our  everlasting  feast. 
6  0> 


c — 

38 


MARCH. 


March  2. 
Enter  not  into  tlie  patli  of  the 
wicked,  and  go  not  in  the. way  of 
evil  men. — Prov.  iv.  14. 

Destruction  and  misery  are  in 
their  ways. — ^Eom.  iii.  16. 
Many  voices  seem  to  say, 
"  Hither,  children,  here's  the  way ; 
Ah,  but  whither  would  ye  lead? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed? 
Or  a  little  shining  show. 
Leading  down  to  death  and  woe? 
March  3. 
The  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shin- 
ing light,  that  shineth  morb  and  more 
unto  the  perfect  day. — Prov.  iv.  18. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men, 
that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven. — Matt.  v.  16. 

The  ways  of  truth  are  ways  of  bliss. 
And  all  her  paths  are  happiness : 
Then,  weary  souls,  your  sighs  give  o'er, — 
We're  going  home,  to  die  no  more. 


— =5^=  o 

MARCH.  39 


ji  Nor  pardon  ofi'er'd  to  the  dead.  Jj 

T  March  5.  T 


March  4. 
"Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do, 
do  it  with  thy  might. — Eccl.  ix.  10. 

Not  slothful  in  business ;  fervent 
in  spirit;  serving  the  Lord. — PtOM. 
xii.  11. 

Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 

Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled : 
There's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 
Nor  pardon  ofi'er'd  to  the  dead. 

March  5. 
•  The  blessing  of  the  Lord,  it  maketh 
rich. — Prov.  x.  22. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  com- 
mandments, that  they  may  have 
right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may 
enter  in  through  the  gates  into  the 
city. — Rev.  xxii.  14. 

Jesus,  take  us  in  thine  arms ; 

Suffer  that  we  come  to  thee ; 
With  thy  blessing,  earthly  harms 
From  our  path  will  flee. 


.  :  

40  MA  lie  II. 

Marcil  6. 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes :  but 
love  covereth.  all  sins. — Prov.  x.  12. 

Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is 
kind. — 1  Cor.  xiii.  4. 

All  the  fairest,  tlie  fondest,  the  purest  that 
met,  [get : 

Ever  still  found  the  need  to  forgive  and  for- 
Then,  oh,  though  the  hopes  that  we  nomish'd  a 
decay, 

Let  us  love  one  another  as  long  as  we  may !  y 

March  7. 

Who  is  able  to  stand  before  envy  ? 
— Prov.  xxvii.  4. 

Charity  envieth  not.  —  1  Cor. 
xiii.  4. 

"  Thou  shalt  not  covet." 

Each  desire 

For  what  another  holds. 
Is  adding  fuel  to  the  fire 

Of  envy  in  our  souls. 


^  =^  o 

MARCH.  41 

March  8. 
In  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  in 
them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day. 
—Ex.  XX.  11. 
^  And  God  did  rest  the  seventh  day 
from  all  his  works. — Heb.  iv.  4. 

Oh,  welcome  the  day, — 

1 1          The  Sabbath  day  returning !  \ 

XX          Sweet  day  of  rest ! — we  love  it  best :  J  k 

'              Oh,  welcome  the  day !  ' 

March  9. 

In  the  way  of  righteousness  is 
life ;'  and  in  the  pathway  thereof 
there  is  no  death.— Peov.  xii.  28. 

Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth 
in  me  shall  never  die. — John  xi.  26. 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God, 
,  All  others  go  astray ; 
Narrow  bnt  pleasant  is  the  road, 
And  Chi'istians  love  the  way. 

c  =ii^~ — - — — 6 


MARCH. 


March  10. 
He  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. — Ps. 
cxxvii.  2, 

After  that  he  saith  unto  them,  Our 
friend  Lazarus  sleepeth.— John  xi.  11, 
Asleep  in  Jesus ! — blessed  sleep, 
From  -which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep,  — 
A  calm  and  undisturb'd  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

^  March  11.  ^ 

^    Though  after  my  skin  worms  de-  >  * 
stroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall 
I  see  God. — Job  xix.  26. 

The  hour  is  coming,  in  the  which 
all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall*  hear 
his  voice,  and  shall  come  forth. — 
John  v.  28,  29. 

Blest  Saviour,  grant  it  by  thy  grace, — 
JjQ  thou  my  only  hiding-place 

In  tiiis  the  accepted  day ; 
And,  when  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found. 
And  see  thy  smiling  face. 


 =^<=>-  — ^ 

MARCH.  43 

March  12. 
\The  judgment  was  'set,  and  the 
books  were  opened. — Dax.  Tii.  10. 

And  I  saw  the  dead,  small  and 
great,  stand  before  God ;  and  the 
books  were  opened. — Rev.  xx.  12. 
How  careful,  then,  I  ought  to  live ! — 

With  what  religious  feai- ! — 
"Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 
For  all  my  conduct  here ! 
March  13. 
And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in 
the  dust  of  the  earth  shall  awake, 
some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some 
to  shame  and  everlasting  contempt. 
— Dan.  xii.  2. 

And  these  shall  go  away  into  ever- 
lasting punishment:  but  the  right- 
eous into  life  eternal. — Matt.xxv. 4G. 
Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That,  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 


* 


o  =^  o 

44:  MAECH. 


MarcH  14. 
And  thej  that  be  wise  shall  shine 
as  the  brightness  of  the  firmament. 
— Dan.  xii.  3. 

Then  shall  the  righteous  shine 
forth  as  the  sun  in  the  kingdom  of 
their  Father. — Matt.  xiii.  43. 
But  to  those  v/ho  have  confess'd, 

Loved  and  served  theu'  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  bless'd,"  Jl 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow :  If 

You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know. 

Marcil  15. 
The  Lord  God  will  wipe  away  tears 
from  off  all  faces. — Isa.  xxv.  8. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears 
from  their  eyes. — Rev.  xxi.  4. 
Oh,  we  love  to  come  to  our  Sabbath-home, 

And  learn  of  our  teachers  dear, 
"Who  point  us  with  love  to  our  home  above, 
And  the  joys  that  await  us  there. 


(S  O 

MARCH.  45 


March  16. 
\  Tliy  people   also   shall  be  all 
righteous. — Isa.  Ix.  21. 

And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter 
into  it  any  thing  that  defileth,  nei- 
ther whatsoever  worketh  abomina- 
tion, or  maketh  a  lie. — Rev.  xxi.  27. 
In  that  bright  land  no  sin  is  found, 
But  all  are  happy  there ;  . 
Jt       And  youthful  voices  there  shall  join        J  ^ 
T  With  the  angelic  choir.  IT 

March  17. 

Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  king  in 
his  beauty. — Isa.  xxxiii.  17. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for 
they  shall  see  God. — Matt.  v.  8. 

On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, — 
Singing,  Glory,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

V  =><=>—  S> 


- — ^ — ^ — — ^ 

46  MARCH. 


March  18. 

If  riches  increase,  set  not  your 
heart  upon  them. — Ps.  Ixii.  10. 

Children,  how  hard  is  it  for  them 
that  trust  in  riches-  to  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  God ! — Mark  x.  24. 

If  I  am  rich,  He'll  guard  my  heart 
Temptation  to  AYithstand, 
JL       And  make  me  willing  to  impart  Jl 
Tr  The  bounties  of  his  hand.  T 

March  19. 

Is  any  thing  too  hard  for  the 
Lord? — Gen.  xviii.  14. 

With  God  all  things  are  possible. 
— Mark  x.  27. 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand : 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 
My  Father's  love  will  never  cause 

Ills  child  a  needless  tear. 

o —  =^  o 


47 


March  20. 


And  he  said,  Thou  canst  not  see 
my  face  ;  for  there  shall  no  man  see 
me  and  live. — Ex.  xxxiii.  20. 

No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any 
time. — John  i.  18. 

■\yiien  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
When  my  daily  walks  I  take, 
Though  my  eyes  no  God  can  see, 


As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face 
in  righteousness. — Ps.  xvii.  15. 

And  they  shall  see  his  face. — 
Rev.  xxii.  4. 

Oh,  how  happy  we  shall  be ! 
For  our  Saviour  we  shall  see 
Exalted  on  his  throne. 
Oh,  that  will  be  joyful 
When  wo  meet  to  part  no  more ! 


Still  he  ever  looks  at  me. 


March  21. 


48  MARCH. 

March  22. 
One  tiling  have  I  desired  of  the 
Lord,  that  Tvill  I  seek  after ;  that  I 
may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
all  the  days  of  my  life. — Ps.  xxvii.  4. 

The  Lord  God  Almighty  and  the 
Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it. — Rev. 
xxi.  22. 

Happy  day !  liappy  day ! 
ijp    Here  in  thy  courts  we'll  gladly  stay, 
"     And  at  thy  footstool  humbly  pray 

That  thou  "svouldst  take  our  sins  away. 

Happy  day !  happy  day ! 
When  Christ  shall  wash  our  sins  away. 

March  23. 
It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord. — Ps.  xcii.  1. 
Be  ye  thankful. — Col.  iii.  15. 

Thanks  to  our  heavenly  Father, 
Though  angels  tune  his  praise, 

Ho  will  permit  his  children 
Their  humhle  song  to  raise. 

 =^  s> 


MAKCH. 


49 


4 


March  24. 

Whoso  curseth  his  father  or  his 
mother,  his  lamp  shall  be  put  out  in 
obscure  darkness. — Prov.  xx.  20. 

Honour  thy  father  and  mother; 
which  is  the  first  commandment  with 
promis-e. — Eph.  vi.  2. 

Teach  us  for  our  friends  to  pray, 
And  our  parents  to  obey ; 
Richest  blessings  from  above  ; 
Give  them  for  their  tender  love. 

March.  25. 
The  discretion  of  a  man  deferreth 
his  anger ;  and  it  is  his  glory  to  pass 
over  a  transgression. — Prov.  xix.  11. 
-*-L_Even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so 
'also  do  ye. — Col.  iii.  13. 

When,  for  some  little  insult  given, 

My  angry  passions  rise, 
I'll  think  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven 
And  bore  his  injuries. 


50  MARCH. 

March  26. 

He  that  hath  pity  upcn  the  poor 
lendeth  unto  the  Lord ;  and  that 
which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay 
him  again. — Prov.  xix.  17. 

God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver. — 
2  Cor.  ix.  7. 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
I  Engaged  in  doing  good ; 

So  that  of  me  it  may  be  said,  J I 

U  "  She  hath  done  what  she  could."  T 

March  27. 

Even  a  child  is  known  by  his 
doings,  whether  his  work  bepure,  and 
whether  it  be  right. — Proy.  xx.  11. 
^  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their 
fruits. — Matt.  vii.  16. 

The  lambs  of  Jesus. — ^who  are  they 
But  children  that  believe  and  pray, 
That  keep  God's  laws  and  ask  his  grace, 
And  seek  a  heavenly  dweUing-place  ? 

O  ^  s> 


— >i —  

M  AS  OIL 


March  28. 
The  hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all 
them  for  good  that   seek  him. — 
Ezra  viii.  22. 

And  we  know  that  all  things  work 
together  for  good  to  them  that  love 
God.— EoM.  viii.  28. 

Hell  lead  you  in  the  pleasant  way 
Of  holiness  and  peace, 
jl       And  guide  you  thus  to  endless  day, 
[f  Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

March.  29.  Sunday. 
Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  bear 
no  burden  on  the  Sabbath  day. — 
Jer.  xvii.  21. 

They  came  to  Antioch  .  .  .,  and 
went  into  the  synagogue  on  the 
Sabbath  day. — Act?s  xiii.  14. 
To-day  we  lay  our  toils  aside, 

Our  studies  and  our  play ; 
Far  better  things  doth  God  proYido 
For  this,  his  holy  day. 

<y.  =^^=—  . 


O  =0=  o 

52  MARCH. 

March  30. 
Keep  tliy  tongue  from  evil,  and 
thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. — Ps. 
xxxiv.  13. 

For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see 
good  days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue 
from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they 
speak  no  guile. — 1  Pet.  iii.  10. 
Grant  us.  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Jl       Strength  to  watch  and  grace  to  praj^ ;      j  ^ 
y        May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free,  y 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  thee. 

March  31. 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end, 
and  the  measure  of  my  days,  what 
it  is. — Ps.  xxxix.  4. 

The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand. 
—1  Pet.  iv.  7. 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view. 

c  ^  o 


APRIL.  63 
April  1. 

When  he  dieth,  he  shall  carry 
nothing  away. — Ps.  xlix.  17. 

For  we  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can 
carry  nothing  out. — 1  Tim.  vi.  7. 
Wo  are  but  young;  yet  we  must  die ; 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigb : 
Lord,  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

April  2. 

The  Lord  also  will  be  a  refuge  for 
the  oppressed,  a  refuge  in  times  of 
trouble. — Ps.  ix.  9. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto 
the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may 
,  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help 
in  time  of  need. — Heb.  iv.  16. 
Whatever  trouble  I  am  in, 
To  thee  for  help  I'll  call ; 
But  keep  me,  more  than  all,  from  sin, 
For  that's  the  worst  of  all. 
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54  APRIL. 

April  3. 

His  mercy  endureth  forever. — 
Ps.  cxxxvi.  1. 

Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your 
Father  also  is  merciful. — Luke  vi.  36, 

With  grateful  praise  we  will  proclaim 

The  mercies  of  our  God, 
And  sing  the  glories  of  His  name 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

April  4, 

Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  0  Lord. — 
Ps.  Ixxxviii.  13. 

And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days, 
that  he  went  out  into  a  mountain  to 
pray,  and  continued  all  night  in 
prayer  to  God. — Luke  vi.  12. 

My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face, 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  tiiy  grace. 


O  =0=  

APRIL.  55 
April  5. 

The  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of 
rest,  a  holy  convocation :  ye  shall  do 
no  work  therein. — Lev.  xxiii.  3. 

And  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  disciples  came  together  to 
break  bread,  Paul  preached  unto 
them. — Acts  xx.  7. 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  thankful  song 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

April  6. 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance 
upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace. — 
Num.  vi.  26. 

Now  the  Lord  of  peace  himself  give 
you  peace  always. — 2  Thess.  iii.  16. 
Unmingled  joys  are  thine  to  give, 

And  undecaying  peace ; 
For  thou  canst  teacn  us  so  to  live 
That  life  shall  never  cease. 


56  APRIL. 

AprilJ. 

There  is  no  peace,  saith  my  God, 
to  the  wicked. — Is  a.  Ivii.  21. 

The  way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known. — Eom.  iii.  17. 

I  was  troubled  with  my  burden, 

Hard  it  was  to  bear ; 
Rest  I  sought,  but  could  not  find  it, 

Peace  I  could  not  share, 
Till  I  sought  and  found  my  Saviour : 

Now  he's  dear  to  me ; 
And,  as  others  loved  and  praised  him, 

So  it  is  vdth  me. 

April  8. 

As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I 
have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the 
wicked. — Ezek.  xxxiii.  11. 

God  our  Saviour ;  who  will  have  all 
men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  unto  the 
knowledge  of  the  truth. — 1  Tim.  ii.  4. 
To-day  the  Saviour  calls :  Yo  wanderers,  come  I 
0  ye  benighted  souls,  Why  longer  roam  ? 


— .  =s=  9 

APllIL.  57 
April  9. 

Turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil 
ways  ;  for  why  will  yo'Jie  ? — Ezek. 
xxxiii.  11. 

I  came  not  to  call  the  righteous, 
but  sinners  to  repentance. — Luke 


32. 

Oh,  say  not,  "  I  v^ill  yet  delay 

To  seek  God's  offer'd  grace 
When  Jesus,  with  a  voice  of  love, 

Says  now,  "  Seek  thou  my  face." 

April  10. 

Slothfulness  casteth  into  a  deep 
sleep. — Prov.  xix.  15. 

Be  not  slothful.— Heb.  vi.  12. 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

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APKIL. 


April  11. 

An  idle  soul  shall  suffer  hunger. 
— Proy.  xix.  15. 

For  -we  hear  that  there  are  some 
^hich  -svalk  among  you  disorderly, 
working  not  at  all. — 2  Thess.  iii.  11. 

In  works  of  labour  or  of  skill 

I  would  be  busy  too ; 
For  Satan  finds  some  mischief  still 
J  |j  For  idle  hands  to  do.  ^  ^ 

April  12.  SuTiday. 

And  they  shall  come,  .  .  .  bringing 
sacrifices  of  praise,  unto  the  house 
of  the  Lord. — Jek.  xvii.  26. 

Let  us  offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise 
to  God  continually, .  . .  giving  thanks 
to  his  name. — Heb.  xiii.  15. 

To  thy  temple  I  repair : 
May  i  love  to  worship  there ! 
TThile  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

o  o 


APEIL. 


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59 


April  13. 
Surely  lie  liath  borne  our  griefs, 
and  carried  our  sorrows. — Is  a.,  liii.  4. 

Christ  was  once  offered  to  bear 
the  sins  of  many. — Heb.  ix.  28. 

Before  he  left  this  world  of  woe, 
On  Calvary  he  died ; 
Ji        His  blood  for  us  did  freely  flow 
If  Forth  from  his  wounded  side. 


I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a 
sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. — 
Ps.  xxxix.  12. 

They  were  strangers  and  pilgrims 
on  the  earth. — Heb.  xi.  13. 

I'm  a  pilgrim,  and  I'm  a  stranger, 
I  can  tarry,  I  can  tarry  but  a  night. 


April  14. 


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60  APEIL. 

April  15. 

The  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die. 
— EzEK.  xviii.  4. 

The  wages  of  sin  is  death. — Rom. 
vi.  23. 

Child  of  sin  and  sorrow,  why  wilt  thou  die  ? 
Come  while  thou  canst  borrow  help  from  on 
high; 
Grieve  not  that  love 
Which,  from  above,  ^ 
^  Child  of  sin  and  sorrow,  would  bring  thee 
nigh. 

April  16. 
Whoso  findeth  me  findeth  life. — 
Prov.  yiii.  35. 

The  gift  of  God  is  eternal  life 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. — 
Rom.  vi.  23. 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come,  and  make  my  paths  yom'  choice ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home : 
Weary  wanderer,  hither  come. 

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61 


April  17. 

Ye  shall  observe  this  thing  for  an 
ordinance  to  thee  and  to  thy  sons 
forever.  It  is  the  sacrifice  of  the 
Lord's  passover. — Ex.  xii.  24,  27. 

Christ  our  passover  is  sacrificed 
for  us. — 1  CoK.  v.  7. 

Which  of  all  onr  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood?  J 

But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us  1 
Keconciled  in  him  to  God. 

April  18. 

He  hath  poured  out  his  soul  unto 
death. — Isa.  liii.  12. 

Christ  died  for  our  sins  accord- 
ing to  the  Scriptures. — 1  Cor.  xv.  3. 

Teach  me  to  sing  the  Saviour's  love, 
Which  brought  him  from  his  throne  above, 
And  made  him  suffer,  bleed,  and  die 
For  sinful  creatures  such  as  I. 


April  19. 
On  that  day  shall  the  priest  make 
an  atonement  for  you. — Lev.  xvi. 
30. 

Now  when  Jesus  was  risen  early 
the  first  day  of  the  week,  he  ap- 
peared first  to  Mary  Magdalene. — 
Mauk  xvi.  9. 

This  is  the  day  "when  Jesus  broke 
jS  The  powers  of  death  and  hell ;  Ji 

X  ?  And  shall  I  still  -wear  Satan's  yoke,  *  p 
V  And  love  my  sins  so  well  ?  ■ 

April  20. 
Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
...  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 
with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite 
and  humble  spirit. — Is  a.  Ivii.  15. 

Be  clothed  with  humility. — 1  Pet. 
V.  5. 

In  a  modest,  humble  mind 

God  himself  will  take  delight ; 
Bnt  the  proud  and  haughty  find 
They  are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

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APRIL.  63 

April  21. 

He  shall  save  the  humble  person. 
— Job  xxii.  29. 

God  resist  eth  the  proud,  but  giveth 
grace  unto  the  humble. — James  iv.  6. 

'Tis  humility  will  last, 
Fail-  and  sweet,  when  beauty's  past ; 
And  the  Saviour,  from  above, 
Yiews  a  humble  child  with  love. 

^  April  22.  Y 

Oh,  remember   that  my  life  is 

wind. — Job  vii.  7. 

For  what  is  your  life  ?   It  is  even 

a  vapour,  that  appeareth  for  a  little 

time,  and  then  vanisheth  away. — 

James  iv.  14. 

Oh,  how  fleeting:,  oli,  how  fleeting 

Is  our  earthly  being! 
Like  a  mist  in  autumn  weather, 
(jrather'd  in  an  hour  together, 
And  as  soon  dispersed  forever. 

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o —  ^  ^ 

64  APRIL. 

April  23. 
Who  giveth  rain  upon  the  earth, 
and  sendeth  waters  upon  the  fields. 
— Job  v.  10. 

He  did  good,  and  gave  us  rain 
from  heaven,  and  fruitful  seasons 
— Acts  xiv.  17. 

GrocI  sends  upon  the  earth 
The  kind  refreshing  rain ; 
J)  To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell,  ft 

It  turns  not  back  again, 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 
April  24. 
Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  chil- 
dren, so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that 
fear  him. — Ps.  ciii.  13. 

The  Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of 
tender  mercy. — James  v.  11. 
The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel : 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 
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APRIL.  65 

April  25. 
And  the  Lord  turned  the  cap- 
tivity of  Job,  when  he  prayed  for 
his  friends. — Job  xlii.  10. 

Pray  one  for  another,  that  ye  may 
be  healed. — James  v.  16. 

Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  pray  aright, 

Thy  grace  to  us  impart, 
That  we  in  prayer  may  take  delight, 
And  servo  thee  with  the  heart. 

April  26.  Sunday, 
I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in 
the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell 
in  the  tents  of  wickedness. — Ps. 
Ixxxiv.  10. 

That  thou  may  est  know  how  thou 
oughtest  to  behave  thyself  in  the 
house  of  God. — 1  Tim.  iii.  15. 
When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 

To  hear  his  word  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below 
As  do  the  saints  iip  heaven  above. 


=^   ^ 

6G  APEIL. 

Aprj^  27. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost 
sheep. — Ps.  cxix.  176. 

Ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray; 
but  are  now  returned  unto  the  Shep- 
herd and  Bishop  of  your  souls. — 
1  Pet.  ii.  25. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  my  Guardian,  my 
Guide, 

Whatever  I  want  he  will  sm-ely  provide ;  jl 
To  sheep  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  abound, 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  shall  sm-- 
round. 

April  28. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon 
them  that  fear  him,  upon  them  that 
hope  in  his  mercy. — Ps.  xxxiii.  18. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the 
righteous. — 1  Pet.  iii.  12. 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night 

Can  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  ? 
Yes ;  God  is  like  a  shining  light 
That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 


APRIL. 


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67 


April  20. 

Ob,  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is 
good! — Ps.  xxxiv.  8. 

If  so  be  ye  have  tasted  that  the 
Lord  is  gracious. — 1  Pet.  ii.  3. 

Oh,  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love, 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
j  Of  nobler  joys  above.  A 

Y  April  30.  T 

I  have  esteemed  the  words  of  his 
mouth  more  than  my  necessary 
food. — Job  xxiii.  12. 

As  new-born  babes,  desire  the  sin- 
cere milk  of  the  word,  that  ye  may 
grow  thereby. — 1  Pet.  ii.  2. 

Holy  Bible !  book  divine ! 
Precious  treasure !  thou  art  mine ! — 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

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o — 

68 


MAY. 


May  1. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  sustain  thee. — Ps.  Iv. 
22. 

Casting  all  your  care  upon  him ; 
for  he  careth  for  you. — 1  Pet.  v.  7. 

Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cross ; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross; 
My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss : — 
0  needy  sinner,  come ! 

May  2. 

A  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are 
but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past. — 
Ps.  xc.  4. 

One  day  is  with  the  Lord  as  a 
thousand  3'ears,  and  a  thousand 
years  as  one  day. — 2  Pet.  iii.  8. 

Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 
Stands  present  to  thy  view ; 

To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears, 
And  nothing  can  be  new. 


MAY.  69 
May  3. 

I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I 
went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God, 
with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with 
a  multitude  that  kept  holyday. — 
Ps.  xlii.  4. 

Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of 
ourselves  together,  as  the  manner 
of  some  is. — Heb.  x.  25. 

I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go :  ' 
'Tis  like  a  little  lieaven  below; 
Not  all  that  careless  sinners  say 
Shall  tempt  mo  to  forget  this  day. 

May  4. 

With  us  is  the  Lord  our  God  to 
help  us. — 2  Chron.  xxxii.  8. 

If  God  be  for  us,  who  can  be 
against  us? — Rom.  viii.  31. 

Oh,  do  not  be  discouraged! 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend ; 
He  will  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 
And  keep  you  to  the  end. 
 — ---c:^  > 


0  ^  o 

TO  :iAT. 

May  5. 

Wilt  tliou  not  from  this  t?ine  cry 
unto  me,  My  father,  thou  art  the 
guide  of  my  youth  ? — Jee.  iii.  4. 

He  will  guide  you  into  ail  truth. 
— John  xvi.  13. 

Yes,  blesse-i  Jesus,  we'll  come  ucto  thee: 
Tlion  our  Protector  and  SaTiour  sbalt  be : 
Guide  us,  dear  Saviour,  through  life's  dreary 

*Soon  shall  -vre  come  to  that  glorious  dav  [way ;  j* 
"NVlien  sin  and  sorrow  shall  vanish  away : — 
' '     Oh,  we  wiE  come !  we  will  come ! 

May  6. 

And  the  woman  said.  The  serpent 
beguiled  me.  and  I  did  eat. — Gen. 
iii.  13. 

Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not 
into  temptation. — Matt.  xxtI.  41. 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 

To  practise  on  the  mind : 
With  fiattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts. 

But  leaves  a^sting  behind. 

1  =^  6 


o  — =^  o 

MAY.  71 

May  7.  ~ 

The  soul  of  Jonathan  was  knit  with 
the  soul  of  David,  and  Jonathan 
loved  him  as  his  own  soul, — 1  Sam. 
xviii.  1. 

Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another : 
for  love  is  of  God. — 1  John  iv.  7. 
Lot  us  love  one  another :  not  long  may  we 
stay  [life's  day : 

A  In  this  brief  world  of  mourning,  so  short  is  .  L 
(f  Let  us  love  one  another  as  long  as  we  may.  IT 

May  8. 

With  their  mouth  they  show  much 
love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their 
covetousness. — Ezek.  xxxiii.  31. 

My  little  children,  let  us  not  love 
in  word,  neither  in  tongue ;  but  in 
deed  and  in  truth. — 1  John  iii.  18. 
Be  you  to  others  kind  and  true, 
As  you'd  have  others  be  to  you, 
And  neither  do  nor  say  to  men 
Whato'er  you  would  not  take  again. 
0  g=>r=  O 


o  ^  o 

72  MAY. 

May  9. 

Then  Moses  said  unto  them,  Take 
you  a  lamb,  and  kill  the  passover. — 
Ex.  xii.  21. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which 
taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. — 
John  i.  29. 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
JL  He  feears  them  all.  and  frees  us  Jt 

TT  From  the  accursed  load.  IT 

May  10. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied 
with  the  fatness  of  thy  house. — Ps. 
xxxyi.  8. 

Now  Peter  and  John  went  up  to- 
gether into  the  temple  at  the  hour 
of  prayer. — Acts  iii.  1. 

TVc  to  thy  sacred  house  of  prayer 
"With  gratitude  would  oft  repair, 
To  adore  thy  name,  and  seek  thy  face, 
And  hear  the  mes^aares  of  grace. 
O  =«=^  s> 


o  =^*=  . 

MAY.  73 
May  11. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach 
me. — Ps.  XXV.  5. 

I  have  no  greater  joy  than  to  hear 
that  my  children  walk  in  truth. — 
3  John  4. 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes ;  I 

Teach  and  instruct  mo  by  thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise.  v 

May  12. 

Learn  to  do  -well. — Isa.  i.  17. 

He  that  doeth  good  is  of  God  : 
but  he  that  doeth  evil  hath  not  seen 
God.— 3  John  11. 

The  lambs  of  Jesus, — they  are  meek, 
The  words  of  peace  and  truth  thoy  speak ; 
To  all  God's  creatures  they  are  kind, 
And,  like  their  Lord,  of  gentle  mind. 


6- 


74  MAY. 

May  13. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good. — 
Ps.  xxxvii.  27. 

Follow  not  that  which  is  evil,  but 
that  which  is  good. — 3  John  11. 
The  road  that  many  travel  Is  not  the  road 
for  me ;  [not  be : 

It  leads  to  death  and  sorrow,  In  it  I  would 
But  there's  a  road  that  leads  to  God, 
'Tis  mark'd  by  Christ's  most  precious  blood : 
i  The  passage  here  is  free, —  ; 

Oh,  that's  the  road  for  me ! 

May  14. 

The  Lord  my  God  shall  come,  and 

all  the  saints  with  thee  Zech.  xiv.5. 

The  Lord  cometh  with  ten  thou- 
sand of  his  saints. — Judb  14. 

Lo !  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain ; 
Thoiisand,  thousand  saints,  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

nallelujahl 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 


o  =^  o 

MAY.  75 


May  15. 

I  saw  in  the  night  visions,  and, 
behold,  one  like  the  Son  of  man 
came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven. — 
Dan.  vii.  13. 

Behold,  he  cometli  with  clouds: 

and  every  eye  shall  see  him  E,EV.i.7. 

Oh,  may  I  then  with  joy  appear 
Before  the  Judge's  face, 
Jl       And,  with  the  bless'd  assembly  there,  Jl 
y  Sing  his  redeeming  grace.  IT 

May  16. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of 
God;  and  the  firmament  showeth 
his  handywork. — Ps.  xix.  1. 

For  the  invisible  things  of  him 
from  the  creation  of  the  world  are 
clearly  seen. — Eom.  i.  20. 
I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 


76  MAY. 


May  17.  Sunday. 
Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths,  and 
reverence  my  sanctuary :  I  am  the 
Lord. — Lev.  xix.  30. 

I  was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord's 
day. — Rev.  i.  10. 

This  is  the  day  of  holy  rest, 
The  Sabbath  day  which  thou  hast  blest ; 
Oh,  may  we  all  thy  will  obey, 
K     ♦  And  holy  keep  the  Sabbath  day. 

f  May  18.  If 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  wa- 
terest  it :  ...  thou  makest  it  soft  with 
showers. — Ps.  Ixv.  9,  10. 

When  ye  see  a  cloud  rise  out  of 
the  west,  straightway  ye  say,  There 
Cometh  a  shower;  and  so  it  is. — 
Luke  xii.  54. 

He  sends  his  showers  of  blessing  down, 
To  cheer  the  plain  below; 

He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  vallevs  grow. 

c  o 


O  =55=  0 

MAY.  77 
May  19. 

I  do  set  my  bow  in  the  cloud,  and 
it  shall  be  for  a  token  of  a  covenant 
between  me  and  the  earth. — Gen. 
ix.  13. 

And  there  was  a  rainbow  round 
about  the  throne. — Rev.  iv.  3. 

He  bids  his  galea  the  fields  deform ; 
Then,  when  his  thunders  cease, 
jl       He  paints  his  rainbow  on  the  storm.  Si 
^  And  lulls  the  winds  to  peace.  ^ 

May  20. 

Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they 
shall  be  as  white  as  snow. — Isa.  i.  18. 

These  are  they  which  came  out  of 
great  tribulation,  and  have  washed 
their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in 
the  blood  of  the  Lamb. — Rev.  vii.  14. 
Now,  for  thy  tender  mercy's  sake. 

Forgive  my  past  delay. 
And  in  thine  own  redeeming  blood 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 
C  ^  s> 


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MAY. 


May  21. 

The  voice  of  weeping  shall  be  no 
more  heard  in  her. — Isa.  Ixv.  19. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears 
from  their  eyes. — Rev.  vii.  17. 

There  sin  is  known  no  more, 

Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care ; 
There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holy  there. 


The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his 
ways,  and  holy  in  all  his  works. — 
Ps.  cxlv.  17. 

They  rest  not  day  and  night,  say- 
ing, Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God 
Almighty. — Key.  iv.  8. 

Our  Father  in  heaven, 

We  hallow  thy  name ! 
May  thy  kingdom  holy 

On  earth  be  the  same ! 


May  22. 


c  =^  o 

MAY.  79 
May  23. 

Set  a  'watcli,  0  Lord,  before  my 
mouth  ;  keep  the  door  of  my  lips.-— 
Ps.  cxli.  3. 

The  tongue  can  no  man  tame. — 
James  iii.  8. 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 
So  lowly  and  so  meek ; 
For  no  one  mark'd  an  angry  word 
That  ever  heard  him  speak.  jy 

11  May  24.  f 

I  will  offer  in  his  tabernacle 
sacrifices  of  joy ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I 
will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. — 
Ps.  xxvii.  6. 

Children  crying  in  the  temple, 
and  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of 
David. — Matt.  xxi.  15. 

Ilosannas  were  by  children  sung 

When  Jesus  was  on  earth ; 
Then  surely  we  are  not  too  young 
To  sound  his  praises  forth. 

c  =5=  0 


0   o 

80  MAY. 

May  25. 

Thy  people  shall  be  delivered, 
every  one  that  shall  be  found  writ- 
ten in  the  book. — Dan.  xii.  1. 

He  that  overcometh,  the  same 
shall  be  clothed  in  white  raiment; 
and  I  will  not  blot  out  his  name  out 
of  the  book  of  life. — Rev.  iii.  5. 

1  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine,  , 
i  s  Great  God,  inscribe  my  name ;  j  x 
Y        There  let  it  l3ear  some  humble  place  y 

Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb. 

May  26. 

The  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods, 
and  Lord  of  lords. — Deut.  x.  17. 

The  Lamb  shall  overcome  them : 
for  he  is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of 
kings. — Hev.  xvii.  14. 

All  hail  the  Saviour,  Prince  of  Peace ! 

Let  saints  before  him  fall ; 
Let  sinners  seek  his  pardoning  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

O  =0=>— —  s> 


O  =0=  o 

MAY.  81 
May  27. 

In  a  moment  shall  they  die,  and 
the  people  shall  be  troubled  at  mid- 
night, and  pass  away  Job  xxxiv.  20. 

Behold,  I  come  as  a  thief.  Blessed 
is  he  that  watcheth,  and  keepeth  his 
garments. — Rev.  xvi.  15. 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
I  And  on  thyself  rely ;  , 

s  S  Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray,  j  t 

\  I  shall  forever  die. 

May  28. 

With  joy  shall  ye  draw  water  out 
of  the  wells  of  salvation. — Isa.  xii.  3. 

I  will  give  unto  him  that  is  athirst 
of  the  fountain  of  the  water  of  life 
freely. — Rev.  xxi.  6. 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day, 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

C  =^  o 

6 


82 


MAY. 


May  29. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of 
his  servants. — Ps.  xxxiv.  22. 

Ye  were  not  redeemed  with  cor- 
ruptible things,  as  silver  and  gold, 
.  .  .  but  with  the  precious  blood  of 
Christ.— 1  Pet.  i.  18,  19. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
Si         White  in  his  blood  most  precious,  Jt 
Tr  Till  not  a  spot  remains.  IT 

May  30. 

Ask  for  the  old  paths,  .  .  .  and 
walk  therein,  and  ye  shall  find  rest 
for  your  souls. — Jer.  vi.  16. 

Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn 
of  me ;  ...  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls. — Matt.  xi.  29. 
Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find, 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art; 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

O  =^   O 


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MAY— JUNE. 


 ? 

83 


May  31. 

Be  more  ready  to  hear,  than  to  give 
the  sacrifice  of  fools. — Eccl.  v.  1. 

God  is  a  Spirit:  and  they  that 
worship  him  must  "worship  him  in 
spirit  and  in  truth. — John  iv.  24. 

We  dare  not  trifle  now ; 

In  silent  awe  we  bow  : 

Check  every  wandering  thought, 

And  let  us  all  be  taught 

To  serve  thee  as  we  ought 

On  this  thy  holy  day. 

June  1. 

Thou  hast  made  summer. — Ps. 
Ixxiv.  17. 

Say  not  ye,  There  are  yet  four 
months,  and  then  cometh  harvest? 
— John  iv.  85. 

The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine,  . 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 


June  2. 

He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was 
afflicted. — Isa.  liii.  7. 

Jesus  therefore,  being  wearied 
with  his  journey,  sat  thus  on  the 
well. — John  iv.  6. 

We  loA'e  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  wept  our  path  along ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 
L  The  tempted  and  the  strong 

June  3. 

The  Lord  God  is  a  sun. — Ps. 
Ixxxiv.  11. 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there ; 
and  they  need  no  candle,  neither 
light  of  the  sun ;  for  the  Lord  God 
giveth  them  light. — PwEv.  xxii.  5. 

There's  the  city  to  which  I  journey; 

My  Redeemer,  my  Kedeemer  is  its  light ; 
There  the  glory  is  ever  shining : 

I  am  longing,  I  am  longing  for  the  sight. 


JUNE.  85 
J une  4. 

And  the  inhabitant  shall  not  say, 
I  am  sick. — Isa.  xxxiii.  24. 

Neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
pain. — Rev.  xxi.  4. 

Pain  and  sickness  ne'er  shall  enter, 
Grief  nor  woe  my  lot  shall  share, 

But  in  that  celestial  centre 
I  a  crown  of  life  shall  wear. 

h  June  5.  \  * 

Behold,  thy  salvation  cometh ;  be- 
hold, his  reward  is  with  him. — Isa. 
Ixii.  11. 

Behold,  I  come  quickly ;  and  my 
reward  is  with  me. — Eev.  xxii.  12. 

Soon  our  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and,  you  know, 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given. 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

V —  O 


86  JUNE. 


June  6. 

Come  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the 
light  of  the  Lord. — Isa.  ii.  6. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world:  he 
that  foUoweth  me  shall  not  walk  in 
darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light 
of  life. — John  viii.  12. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

,           Freely  let  me  take  of  thee;  A 

ii       Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart,  5|? 

'           Rise  to  all  eternity.  ' 

J une  7. 

And  God  blesse(J  the  seventh  day, 
and  sanctified  it. — Gen.  ii.  3. 

The  Sabbath  was  made  for  man, 
and  not  man  for  the  Sabbath. — 
Mark  ii.  27. 

Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds, 
Draws  us  away  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

t-  ^  sl> 


JUNE. 


87 


June  8. 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man 
of  the  dust  of  the  ground,  and 
breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath 
of  life.— Gen.  ii.  7. 

The  first  man  is  of  the  earth, 
earthy. — 1  Cor.  xv.  47. 

I  am  the  creature  of  the  Lord, 
I        He  made  me  by  his  powerful  word ; 
4^       This  body,  in  each  curious  part,  «k 
^       Was  form'd  by  his  unerring  art. 

June  9. 

Dust  thou  art,  and  unto  dust  shalt 
thou  return. — Gen.  iii.  19. 

As  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in 
Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. — 
1  Cor.  XV.  22. 

My  body  is  of  little  worth, 
'Twould  soon  be  mingled  with  the  earth ; 
For  we  were  made  of  clay,  and  must 
Again,  at  death,  return  to  dust. 


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88  JUNE. 

June  10. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark 
iniquities,  0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 
— Ps.  cxxx.  3. 

All  have  sinned,  and  come  short 
of  the  glory  of  God.— Kom.  iii.  23. 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  all  defiled ; 
Oh,  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child  I 

June  11. 

There  is  forgiveness  with  thee, 
that  thou  mayest  be  feared. — Ps. 
cxxx.  4. 

Forgive  us  our  sins. — Luke  xi.  4. 

For  Christ's  sake,  0  God,  forgive  us  1 
Guide  us  to  that  happy  home 

Wliere  the  Saviour  will  receive  us, 
And  where  sin  can  never  come ! 


JUNE.  89 

June  12. 

And  Enoch  walked  with  God. — 
Gen.  v.  24. 

If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my 
words:  and  my  Father  will  love 
him. — John  xiv.  23. 

Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 

And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

June  13. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the 
valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will 
fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me. 
— Ps.  xxiii.  4. 

Lo,  I  am  with  you  alway. — 
Matt,  xxviii.  20. 

And  art  thou  my  Father  above  ? 

Will  Jesus  abide  in  my  heart  ? 
Oh,  bind  me  so  fast  with  thy  love 

That  I  never  from  thee  shall  depart ! 


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90  JUNE. 


June  14. 
A  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  tlian 
a  thousand. — Ps.  Ixxxiv.  10. 

And  the  next  Sabbath  day  came 
almost  the  whole  city  together  to 
hear  the  word  of  God. — Acts  xiii.  44. 
Jesus,  we  lovo  to  meet 
On  this  thy  holy  day 
To  worship  round  thy  seat  , 
I  On  this  thy  holy  day :  , , 

J  s         Thou  tender,  heavenly  Friend,  xk 
I  To  thee  our  prayers  ascend :  ' ' 

O'er  our  young  spirits  bend. 

June  15. 
God  will  provide. — Gen.  xxii.  8. 
Be  careful  for  nothing  Phil.  iv.  6. 

Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  ho  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

'Tis  his  to  provide ; 
His  way  was  much  rougher 

And  darker  than  mine: 
*  Did  Jesus  thus  suffer  ? 

And  shall  I  repine  ? 

c  ^  o 


JUNE. 


— o 

91 


June  16. 

In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him, 
and  he  shall  direct  thy  paths. — 
Prov.  iii.  6. 

The  Lord  direct  your  hearts. — 
2  Thess.  iii.  5. 

0  Jesus,  delight  of  my  soul ! 

My  Saviour,  my  Shepherd  divine, 

1  yield  to  thy  blessed  control, 

My  body  and  spirit  are  thine.        '  Jj^^ 

f  June  17.  T 

And  there  was  set  meat  before 
him  to  eat :  but  he  said,  I  will  not 
eat,  until  I  have  told  mine  errand. 
— Gen.  xxiv.  33. 

My  meat  is  to  do  the  will  of  him 
that  sent  me,  and  to  finish  his  work. 
— John  iv.  34. 

Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 
In  the  way  that  Jesus  trod ; 

May  it  be  our  great  delight 
To  obey  thy  will,  0  God ! 
  S> 


JUNE. 

June  18. 
And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that 
before  they  call,  I  -will  answer ;  and 
while  they  are  yet  speaking,  I  will 
hear. — Isa.  Ixv.  24. 

For  every  one  that  asketh  re- 
ceiveth. — Luke  xi.  10. 

Lord,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray, 
Jt  And  then  accept  my  prayer ;  Jl 

IT       For  thou  canst  hear  the  words  I  say,  '|f 
For  thou  art  everywhere. 

June  19. 

"Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases. — 
Ps.  ciii.  3. 

Himself  took  our  infirmities,  and 
bare  our  sicknesses. — Matt.  viii.  17. 

Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 

6-  =^=  6 


JUNE.  93 

June  20. 
Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee. — 
Gen.  xxvi.  24. 

Fear  not,  little  flock ;  for  it  is 
your  Father's  good  pleasure  to  give 
you  the  kingdom. — Luke  xii.  32. 
Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

June  21. 
Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
giving, and  into  his  courts  with 
praise. — Ps.  c.  4. 

And  he  leaping  up  stood,  and 
walked,  and  entered  with  them  into 
the  temple. — Acts  iii.  8. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 


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o — 

94 


JUNE. 


June  22. 

He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the 
destitute,  and  not  despise  their 
prayer. — Ps.  cii.  17. 

Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive. — John 
xvi.  24.  ' 

Jesus,  the  condescending  King, 
Is  pleased  to  hear  when  children  sing, 
And,  while  our  feeble  voices  rise,  Jj 
^  r       Will  not  the  humble  prayer  despise.        '  r 

June  23. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth 
round  about  them  that  fear  him,  and 
delivereth  them. — Ps.  xxxiv.  7. 

And,  behold,  angels  came  and 
ministered  unto  him. — Matt.  iv.  11. 

God's  angels  come  from  heaven  on  high 

To  keep  me  safe  from  harm, 
To  guard  my  head  from  danger  nigh, 

My  bosom  from  alarm. 

C  — -=^=  v> 


O  =0=  o 

JUNE.  95 


June  24. 

A  gift  in  secret  pacifieth  anger. — 
Prov.  xxi.  14. 

Be  reconciled  to  thy  brother. — 
Matt.  v.  24. 

We're  all  children  of  one  Father, — 
The  great  God  who  reigns  above ; 
Shall  we  quarrel  ?   No :  much  rather 
I  Would  we  be  like  him, — all  love.  JL 

r  If 

J une  25. 

His  brethren  envied  him. — Gen. 
xxxvii.  11. 

Where  envying  and  strife  is,  there 
is  confusion  and  every  evil  work. — 
James  iii.  16. 

We  must  be  content  and  quiet, 

Our  appointed  station  in ; 
Oh,  to  envy  or  to  covet 

Others'  good  is  grievous  sin. 

6  =^  -o 


96  JUNE. 

June  26. 
The  Lord  was  with  Joseph,  and 
he  was  a  prosperous  man. — Gen. 
xxxix.  2. 

God  was  with  him,  and  delivered 
him  out  of  all  his  afflictions. — Acts 
vii.  9,  10. 

The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms 
We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

June  27. 
How  then  can  I  do  this  great 
wickedness,  and  sin  against  God? 
— Gen.  xxxix.  9. 

He  that  doeth  wrong  shall  receive 
for  the  wrong  which  he  hath  done. 
— Col.  iii.  25. 

When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 

May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 
No ;  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps 
On  every  thought  of  every  soul. 


JUNE.  97 

June  28. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 
now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 
— Ps.  cxvi.  18. 

He  went  into  the  temple  of  the 
Lord. — Luke  i.  9. 

Delightful  Sabbaths,  when  we  meet 
Our  pleasant  lessons  to  repeat ! 
Dear  Saviour,  fit  our  souls  to  rise 
To  that  long  Sabbath  in  the  skies ! 

June  29. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies 
and  forgivenesses,  though  we  have 
rebelled  against  him.— Dan.  ix.  9. 

Father,  forgive  them ;  for  they 
know  not  what  they  do. — Luke 
xxiii.  34. 

Oh,  keep  us.  Lord,  from  every  sin 
Which  we  can  sec  and  feel  within ; 
And  what  we  neither  feel  nor  see 
Forgive,  for  all  is  known  to  thee. 


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98 


JUNE— JULY. 


June  30. 


And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Moses 
held  up  his  hand,  that  Israel  pre- 
vailed.— Ex.  xvii.  11. 

I  will  therefore  that  men  pray- 
everywhere,  lifting  up  holy  hands. 
— 1  Tim.  ii.  8. 

Teach  us  to  find  our  bliss 
In  earnest,  fervent  prayer ; 


And  bliss  is  only  there. 
July  1. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart, 
the  Lord  will  not  hear  me. — Ps. 
Ixvi.  18. 

Ye  ask,  and  receive  not,  because 
ye  asi^amiss. — James  iv.  3. 

I  may  as  well  kneel  down 
And  worship  gods  of  stone, 
As  offer  to  the  living  God 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 


For  where  we  pray  our  Saviour  is, 


JULY. 


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99 


July  2. 


Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and 
the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts : 
and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord, 
and  he  will  have  mercy  upon  him. 
— IsA.  Iv.  7. 

Repent   therefore  of   this  thy 
wickedness. — Acts  viii.  22. 
Lord,  make  us  now  sincere 


He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after 
oui:  sins ;  nor  rewarded  us  accord- 
ing to  our  iniquities. — Ps.  ciii.  10. 

And  he  said  unto  her,  Thy  sins 
are  forgiven. — Luke  vii.  48. 
Just  as  I  am, — thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve. 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


O  =^  —  

100  JULY. 


July  4. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the 
righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open 
unto  their  cry. — Ps.  xxxiv.  15. 

What  things  soever  ye  desire,  when 
ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them, 
and  ye  shall  have  them  Mark  xi.  24. 

But  God  is  present  everywhere, 
And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways ; 
jj  {    He  sees  who  humblj'  join  in  prayer,  j  ( 

<        And  blesses  those  who  ask  in  faith. 

July  5. 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the 
goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy 
holy  temple. — Ps.  Ixv.  4. 

And  ho  entered  again  into  the 
synagogue. — Mark  iii.  1. 

To-day,  with  pleasure,  Christians  meet 

To  pray  and  hear  thy  word ; 
And  I  would  go  with  cheerful  feet 

To  learn  thy  will,  0  Lord. 

o  ^  o 


C  ^  O 

JULY.  101 
July  6. 

And  the  Lord  gave  the  people  fa- 
vour in  the  sight  of  the  Egyptians. 
—Ex.  xi.  3. 

And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom 
and  stature,  and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man. — Luke  ii.  52. 

As  in  age  and  strength  he  grew, 
Heavenly  wisdom  fill'd  his  breast ; 
A        Crowds  attentive  round  him  drew,  u 
1?  Wondering  at  their  infant  guest;  'Ir 

And  it  was  his  lot  to  gain 
Favour  both  with  God  and  man. 

July  7. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for 
the  cattle,  and  herb  for  the  service 
of  man. — Ps.  civ.  14. 

Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field, 
how  they  grow. — Matt.  vi.  28. 

When  the  spring  is  wreathing 

Flowers  rich  and  rare, 
On  each  leaf  is  written, 
"  Nature's  God  is  there." 
C  =4^=  s> 


<y  =^^=  7 

102  JULY. 


July  8. 

He  remembered  his  holy  prom.se, 
and  Abraham  his  servant.  And  he 
brought  forth  his  people. — Ps.  cv. 
42,  43. 

My  words  shall  not  pass  away. — 
Matt.  xxiv.  35. 

His  throne  shall  endure, 
His  promise  is  sure, 
>  {    In  him  shall  the  righteous  have  peace.       j  t. 

July  9. 

He  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and 
filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  good- 
ness.— Ps.  cvii.  9. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger 
and  thirst  after  righteousness :  for 
they  shall  be  filled. — Matt.  v.  6. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives : 
"What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives ! 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, — 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

C  =0=  o 


o  =^  o 

JULY.  103 


July  10. 

The  fruit  of  the  righteous  is  a 
tree  of  life. — Prov.  xi.  30. 

Every  good  tree  bringeth  forth 
gQod  fruit. — Matt.  vii.  17. 

Have  I  a  single  good  desire  ? 

Then  must  I  freely  own 
'Twas  God  who  did  that  wish  inspire, — 
J  It  came  from  him  alone,  , 

I  July  11.  Y 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judg- 
ment :  and  the  meek  will  he  teach 
his  way. — Ps.  xxv.  9. 

Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they 
shall  inherit  the  earth. — Matt. 
V.  5. 

He  that  is  meek  and  lowly 
The  Saviour's  face  shall  see ; 

To  none  but  to  the  holy 
Heaven's  gates  shall  open'd  be. 

C  =^  s> 


c  =^  o 

104  JULY. 


July  12. 

Six  days  shall  work  be  done :  but 
.  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of 
rest,  a  holy  convocation;  ye  shall  do 
no  work  therein. — Lev.  xxiii.  3. 

And  he  was  teaching  in  one  of  t^e 
synagogues  on  the  Sabbath. — Luke 
xiii.  10. 

, ,  The  Sabbath  is  the  day  of  rest  , 
as  From  earthly  toil  and  care,  « 

I  r       The  holy  day  that  God  hath  bless'd,  ' 
The  time  for  praise  and  prayer. 

July  13. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods 
before  me. — Ex.  xx.  3. 

Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 
— Matt.  iv.  10. 

Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 

He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

c  ^  o 


JULY.  105 
July  14. 

Ye  shall  not  afflict  any  widow,  or 
fatherless  child. — Ex.  xxii.  22. 

Visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in 
their  affliction. — James  i.  27. 

Ob,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

Tbe  generous  pleasure  know 
Kindly  to  sbare  in  others' joys 

And  weep  for  others'  woe ! 

July  15. 

Thou  shalt  not  follow  a  multitude 
to  do  evil. — Ex.  xxiii.  2. 

Wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the 
way,  that  leadeth  to  destruction, 
and  many  there  be  which  go  in 
thereat. — Matt.  vii.  13. 

Ob,  shun  tbe  crowded  gate, 
Though  wide  it  seem,  and  fair ! 

'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 
To  anguish  and  despair. 

0  =^  o 


  c:0s   > 

106  JULY. 

July  16. 

Your  heart  shall  live  that  seek 
God.— Ps.  Ixix.  32. 

Seek  ye  the  kingdom  of  God. — 
Luke  xii.  31. 

Seek  God's  face  without  delay, 
Give  him  now  your  heart ; 

Tarry  not,  but,  while  ye  may, 
Choose  the  better  part. 

July  17. 

I  will  dwell  among  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  will  be  their  God. — 
Ex.  xxix.  45. 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you. — 
John  xv.  4. 

Now  to  thee,  0  Lord,  we  come. 
In  our  morning's  early  bloom ; 
Breathe  on  us  thy  grace  divine. 
Touch  our  hearts,  and  make  them  thine. 


JULY. 


107 


July  18. 

None  of  them  can  by  any  means 
tedeem  his  brother,  nor  give  to  God 
a,  ransom  for  him. — Ps.  xlix.  7. 

There  is  one  God,  and  one  media- 
tor between  God  and  men,  the  man 
Christ  Jesus. — 1  Tim.  ii.  6. 

Thou  blest  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 
We  love  to  hear  of  thee ; 
J  J       No  music  like  thy  charming  name,  jL 
TP         Nor  half  so  dear  can  be.  y 

July  19. 

Verily  my  Sabbaths  ye  shall  keep : 
for  it  is  a  sign  between  me  and  you. 
— Ex.  xxxi.  13. 

And  it  came  to  pass  also  on  another 
Sabbath,  that  he  entered  into  the 
synagogue  and  taught. — Luke  vi.  6. 
Lq  his  heavenly  Father's  house 

Jesus  spent  his  early  days ; 
There  ho  paid  his  solemn  vows, 
There  proclaim'd  his  Father's  praise. 
C  ^  s> 


O  =5J=  7 

108  JULY. 


July  20. 

He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart, 
and  bindeth  up  their  wounds. — Ps. 
cxlvii.  3. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me, 
because  h^"  hath  anointed  me  to 
preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor. — 
Luke  iv.  18. 

Christ  came  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
i  {  The  bleeding  soul  to  cure,  j  ( 

1        And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace  Y 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

July  21. 

Return,  ye  backsliding  children, 
and  I  will  heal  your  backslidings. 
— Jer.  iii.  22. 

I  came  not  to  call  the  righteous,  but 
sinners  to  repentance. — Luke  v.  32. 
Hear,  0  sinner !  mercy  hails  you : 

Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls. 

c  ^  6 


JULY. 


 ? 

109 


July  22. 

Open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  will 
fill  it.— Ps.  Ixxxi.  10. 

If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words 
abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye 
will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you. 
— John  xv.  7. 

Depend  on  him, — thou  canst  not  fail ; 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  \vishes  known ; 
Fear  not :  his  merits  must  prevail ; 

Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 

July  23. 

Thou  art  my  trust  from  my  youth. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old 

age. — Ps.  Ixxi.  5,  9. 

Having  loved  his  own  which  were 

in  the  world,  he  loved  them  unto 

the  end. — John  xiii.  1. 

Lord,  may  we  remember  thee 
While  from  pain  and  sorrows  free , 
Then,  when  night  and  age  appear, 
Thou  wilt  chase  each  doubt  and  fear. 




110  JULY. 

July  24. 

With  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life. 
— Ps.  xxxvi.  9. 

Whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water 
that  I  shall  give  him,  shall  never 
thirst. — John  iv.  14. 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 

Sinners  ruin'd  by  the  fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all : 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore,  ; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

July  25. 

In  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. — 
Ps.  xxxvi.  9. 

I  am  come  a  light  into  the  world, 
that  whosoever  believeth  on  me 
should  not  abide  in  darkness. — 
John  xii.  46. 

E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 
His  unchanging  goodness  proves ; 

From  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 


o  =^  o 

JULY.  Ill 


July  26. 

Ye  shall  keep  the  Sabbath  there- 
fore ;  for  it  is  holy  unto  you. — Ex. 
xxxi.  14. 

Why  do  ye  that  which  is  not  law- 
ful to  do  on  the  Sabbath  days? — 
Luke  vi.  2. 

Oh,  may  we  never  trifle  so, 
j  Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given, 

>  <  But  learn,  by  Sabbaths  hero  below,  5  ? 
'  To  spend  eternity  in  heaven.  ' 

July  27. 

Pleasant  words  are  as  a  honey- 
comb, sweet  to  the  soul,  and  health 
to  the  bones. — Prov.  xvi.  24. 

Let  your  speech  be  always  with 
grace. — Col.  iv.  6. 

Speak  gently !  'tis  a  little  thing 
Dropp'd  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 

The  good,  the  joy,  which  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

I  =«=  6 


112  JULY. 

July  28. 

The  Lord  "vvill  give  strength  unto 
his  people. — Ps.  xxix.  11. 

Be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the 
power  of  his  might. — Eph.  vi.  10. 

Be  our  strength,  for  we  are  weakness ; 

Be  our  wisdom  and  our  guide ; 
May  we  walk,  in  love  and  meekness, 

Nearer  to  our  Sa\-iour's  side ! 

July  29. 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with 
strength. — Ps.  xviii.  32. 

Stand  therefore,  having  your 
loins  girt  about  with  truth. — Eph. 
vi.  14. 

Oh,  give  me  power  to  conquer  sin ! 

With  grace  my  soul  defend ; 
And  that  good  work  in  me  begin 

Which  shall  in  glory  end. 


0  =^  o 

JULY.  113 


July  30. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield 
of  thy  salvation. — Ps.  xviii.  35. 

Above  all,  taking  the  shield  of 
faith,  whereby  ye  shall  be  able  to 
quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked. — Eph.  vi.  16. 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace 
.  Where'er  it  is  bestow'd :  , 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
1  r  Aud  is  the  gift  of  God.  1 

July  31. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  my  strength, 
which  teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  and 
my  fingers  to  fight. — Ps.  cxliv.  1. 

Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God. 
— Eph.  vi.  11. 

Fight  on,  ye  little  soldiers, 

The  battle  you  shall  win, 
For  the  Saviour  is  your  Captain, 

And  he  hath  vanquish'd  sin. 

8 


o  ^  o 

114  AUGUST. 


August  1. 
Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths, 

that  my  footsteps  slip  not  Ps,  xvii.5. 

And  your  feet  shod  with  the  pre- 
paration of  the  gospel  of  peace. — 
Eph.  vi.  15. 
Oh,  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways ! 
Great  Go(i,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
jS       And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise.  Jj^ 

T  August  2.  T 

Every  one  that  keepeth  the  Sab- 
bath from  polluting  it,  ...  even 
them  will  I  bring  to  my  holy  moun- 
tain, and  make  them  joyful  in  my 
house  of  prayer. — Isa.  Ivi.  6,  7. 

And  he  reasoned  in  the  synagogue 
every  Sabbath. — Acts  xviii.  4. 
Welcome,  welcome,  day  of  rest. 
With  thy  influence  all  divine ! 
May  thy  hallow'd  hours  be  blest 
To  this  feeble  heart  of  mine  ] 

<6 — -—  =<t=  v> 


AUGUST. 


August  3. 

Ye  are  strangers  and  sojourners 
with  me. — Lev.  xxv.  23. 

Pass  the  time  of  your  sojourning 
here  in  fear. — 1  Pet.  i.  17. 

I'm  but  a  pilgrim  here, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

August  4. 

Thou  shalt  not  curse  the  deaf,  nor 
put  a  stumbling-block  before  the 
blind. — Lev.  xix.  14. 

But  judge  this  rather,  that  no 
man  put  a  stumbling-block  or  an 
occasion  to  fall  in  his  brother's 
way. — Rom.  xiv.  13. 

When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 

And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 


116 


AUGUST. 


August  5. 


Thou  shalt  not  go  up  and  down  as 
a  tale-bearer  among  thy  people. — 
Lev.  xix.  16. 

And  withal  they  learn  to  be  idle, 
.  .  .  and  not  only  idle,  but  tattlers 
also  andbusybodies,  speaking  things 
which  they  ought  not. — 1  Tim.  v.  13. 
The  one  who  minds  religion  now, 
{       And  humbly  walks  with  God  below, 


Permits  no  slanders  on  his  tongue, 
And  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 


Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother 
in  thine  heart. — Lev.  xix.  17. 

He  that  hateth  his  brother  is  in 
darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness. 
— 1  John  ii.  11. 
Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 

Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run, 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 


August  6. 


AUGUST. 


117 


August  7. 


Thou  Shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear 
any  grudge  against  the  children  of 
thy  people. — Lev.  xix.  18. 

Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  your- 
selves, but  rather  give  place  unto 
wrath. — Rom.  xii.  19. 

The  Saviour  answer'd  not  again, 

Nor  spoke  an  angry  word, 
To  all  the  scofis  of  wicked  men, . 

Although  he  was  their  Lord. 


Thou  shalt  rise  up  before  the  hoary 
head,  and  honour  the  face  of  the  old 
man. — Lev.  xix.  32. 

Rebuke  not  an  elder,  but  entreat 
him  as  a  father. — 1  Tim.  v.  1. 

Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one ; 

Grieve  not  the  care-worn  heart ; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run : 

Let  such  in  peace  depart. 

0  '  ^ti^ 


August  8 


<>  — — =^ — 

118  AUGUST. 


August  9. 

Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanc- 
tuary, and  bless  the  Lord. — Ps. 
cxxxiv.  2. 

And  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went 
in  unto  them,  and  three  Sabbath  days 
reasoned  with  them  out  of  the  Scrip- 
tures.— Acts  xvii.  2. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  adore  him ; 

Lord  of  all,  he  reigns  above ;  i 
Come,  and  worship  now  before  him, — 

He  hath  call'd  you  by  his  love. 

August  10. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous. 
— Ps.  xcvii.  12. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always :  and 
again  I  say,  Rejoice. — Phil.  iv.  4. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord, 
Believe  in  his  word, 
Confide  in  his  mercy  and  grace. 


AUGUST. 


119 


August  11. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my 
lying  down,  and  art  acquainted  with 
all  my  ways. — Ps.  cxxxix.  3. 

The  Lord  is  at  hand. — Phil.  iv.  5. 

Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 
I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

^  August  12.  *p 

If  thy  brother  be  waxen  poor,  then 

thou  shalt relieve  him  Lev.  xxv.  35, 

But  whoso  hath  this  world's  good, 
and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and 
shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion 
from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of 
God  in  him  ? — 1  John  iii.  17. 

Speak  gently,  kindly,  to  the  poor; 

Let  no  harsh  tone  be  heard : 
They  have  enough  they  must  endure, 

Without  an  unkind  word. 

V*  =>r=  O 


C  =55=  o 

120  AUGUST. 


August  13. 
Buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not. — 
Prov.  xxiii.  23. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto 
treasure  hid  in  a  field;  the  which 
when  a  man  hath  found,  he  hideth, 
and  for  joy  thereof  goeth  and  selleth 
all  that  he  hath,  and  buyeth  that 
field. — Matt.  xiii.  44. 
J  {  Go,  Beek  for  thine  adorning  ^ 

It  The  precious  pearl  of  truth ;  y 

Sell  all  thou  hast,  and  buy  it : 
'Tis  worth  all  earthly  things. 
August  14. 
Every  one  that  curseth  his  father 
or  his  mother  shall  be  surely  put  to 
death. — Lev.  xx.  9. 

He  that  curseth  father  or  mother, 
let  him  die  the  death. — Matt.  xv.  4. 
Oh,  'tis  a  grievous  sin  and  shame 

Our  parents'  word  to  disobey. 
And  bring  dishonour  on  their  name 
Whoso  kindness  wo  can  ne'er  repay. 
V  =^   — -s> 


— =^    I-   1   

AUGUST.  121 

August  15. 
Andifc  shall  come  to  pass,  that  who- 
soever shall  call  on  the  name  of  the 
Lord  shall  be  delivered. — JoELii.  32. 

AVhosoever  shall  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord  shallbe  saved—RoM.x.  13. 
Woe  to  him  who  turns  away ! 
Jesus  kindly  calls  to-day: 
Come,  0  children,  while  you  may, 
J  Raise  your  souls  in  prayer !  \ 

Y  August  16.  T 

8ix  days  thou  shalt  work,  but  on 
the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  rest :  in 
earing  time  and  in  harvest  thou  shalt 
rest. — 'Ex.  xxxiv.  21. 

There  are  six  days  in  which  men 
ought  to  work :  .  .  .  not  on  the  Sab- 
bath day. — Luke  xiii.  14. 
"  Remember  thou  the  Sabbath  day!" 

Oh,  could  we  see  in  memory's  light 
Our  Sabbath  sins  in  full  array. 
How  we  would  tremble  at  the  sight ! 
 =5^=  ^ 


o  o 

122  AUGUST. 


August  17. 

The  Lord  is  good,  a  strong  hold  in 
the  day  of  trouble ;  and  he  knoweth 
them  that  trust  in  him. — Nahum  i.  7. 

The  Lord  knoweth  them  that  are 
his.— 2  Tim.  ii.  19. 

Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  his  word  hath  given, 
That  children  such  as  we  may  find 
jj  J  A  certain  path  to  heaven.  j|  j, 

August  18. 

The  Lord  seeth  not  as  man  seeth ; 
for  man  looketh  on  the  outward  ap- 
pearance, but  the  Lord  looketh  on 
the  heart. — 1  Sam.  xvi.  7. 

Thou,  Lord,  which  knowest  the 
hearts  of  all  men. — Acts  i.  24. 

Oh,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie 

Beset  on  everv  side. 

o  — — --^^  o 


AUGUST. 


123 


August  19. 

Obey  my  voice,  and  I  -will  be  your 
God. — Jer.  vii.  23. 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep 
the  commandments. — Matt.  xix.  17. 

Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, — 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 

Offend  against  my  God. 


The  Lord  was  ready  to  save  me. 
— IsA.  xxxviii.  20. 

For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to 
save  that  which  was  lost. — Matt. 
xviii.  11. 

He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside, 
On  wings  of  love  came  down. 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured,  oh,  who  can  tell. 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell  ? 


August  20, 


AUGUST. 


August  21. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep 
thee. — Num.  vi.  24. 

God  haying  raised  up  his  Son 
Jesus  sent  him  to  bless  you,  in 
turning  away  every  one  of  you  from 
his  iniquities. — Acts  iii.  26. 

To  each  thy  blessing  give, 

Thy  saving  grace  bestow,  , 
That  we  may  serve  thee  while  we  live,  «! 

And  all  thy  mercy  know. 

August  22. 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine 
upon  thee. — Num.  vi.  25. 

God,  who  commanded  the  light  to 
shine  out  of  darkness,  hath  shined 
in  our  hearts. — 2  Cor.  iv.  6. 

Oh,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine, 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 

A  ray  of  hope  diNine. 


AUGUST.  125 


August  23. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto 
me,  Let  us  go  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord. — Ps.  cxxii.  1. 

They  assembled  themselves  with 
the  church. — Acts  xi.  26. 

Lord,  how  deliglitful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray. 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

August  24. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  tendeth  to 
life.—Piiov.  xix.  23. 

Godliness  is  profitable  unto  all 
things,  having  promise  of  the  life 
that  now  is,  and  of  that  which  is  to 
come. — J  Tim.  iv.  8. 

'Tis  religion,  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live ; 
After  death  its  joys  shall  be 
Lasting  as  eternity. 


o  ^  o 

126  AUGUST. 


August  25. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word :  and 
let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion 
over  me. — Ps.  cxix.  183. 

Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in 
your  mortal  body. — Rom.  vi.  12. 

Conduct  my  footsteps  by  thy  -word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
jl  But  keep  my  conscience  clear.  Jt 

If  T 
August  28. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet 
hath  he  respect  unto  the  lowly:  but 
the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. — 
Ps.  cxxxviii.  6. 

Godresisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble. — 1  Pet.  v.  5. 

To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  Christ's  employment  and  delight ; 

Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  supremely  bright. 

O  =5=  O 


O  =tJ=  o 

AUGUST.  127 


August  27. 

There  is  not  a  just  man  upon 
earth,  that  doeth  good,  and  sinneth 
not. — EccL.  vii.  20. 

For  all  have  sinned. — Uom.  iii. 
23. 

I  know  I'm  weak  and  sinful ; 
. ,  But  J esus  will  forgive ; 

/  {  Por  many  ransom'd  sinners  Jt 
i  Have  gone  to  lieaven  to  live.  TT 

August  28. 

Come  thou  with  us,  and  "we  will 
do  thee  good. — Num.  x.  29. 

And  let  him  that  heareth  say, 
Come. — Kev.  xxii.  17. 

Oh,  we  love  to  come  to  our  Sabbath-home ! 

But  we  would  not  come  alone ;  [sin, 
We  would  each  bring  in,  from  the  paths  of 

Some  wretched,  wandering  one. 

V —  O 


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128 


AUGUST. 


August  29. 


And  wlien  the  people  complained, 
it  displeased  the  Lord. — Num.  xi.  1. 

Neither  murmur  ye,  as  some  of 
them  also  murmured. — 1  Cor.  x.  10. 

Since,  miglity  God,  my  health  and  ease 

And  life  belong  to  thee, 
I  would  not  murmur  though  thou  please 

To  take  them  all  from  me. 


And  some  of  my  servants  set  I  at 
the  gates,  that  there  should  no  bur- 
den be  brought  in  on  the  Sabbath 
day. — Neh.  xiii.  19. 

It  is  the  Sabbath  day:  it  is  not 
lawful  for  thee  to  carry  thy  bed. — 
John  v.  10. 

Now,  children,  to  God's  house  repair, 
And,  with  the  humble  thrrmg, 

Oh,  give  your  hearts  to  humble  prayer, 
And  raise  the  cheerful  song ! 


August  30. 


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August  31. 

The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer 
is  ended,  and  we  are  not  saved. — 
Jer.  viii.  20. 

Now  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out 
of  sleep. — Rom.  xiii.  11. 

Rouse  ye  at  the  Saviour's  call ! 
Children,  rouse  ye,  one  and  all  ! 
Wake,  or  soon  your  souls  will  fall, —  A 
Fall  in  deep  despair !  1p 

September  1. 

Put  away  the  evil  of  your  doings 
from  before  mine  eyes. — Isa.  i.  16. 

Let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works 
of  darkness,  and  let  us  put  on  the 
armour  of  light. — Rom.  xiii.  12. 

Children,  you  have  sinful  hearts : 
Jesus  Christ  can  make  you  whole ; 

He  can  cleanse  your  inward  parts, 
Sanctify  and  save  youf  soul. 


130  SEPTEMBER. 


September  2. 

Cease  to  do  evil ;  learn  to  do  well. 
— IsA.  i.  16,  17. 

Let  Mm  eschew  evil,  and  do  good. 
— 1  Pet.  iii.  11. 

Repentance  is  to  leave 

The  sins  we  loved  before, 
And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 

By  doing  so  no  more. 

September  3. 

Seek  ye  out  of  the  book  of  the 
Lord,  and  read. — Isa.  xxxiv.  16. 

They  received  the  word  with  all 
readiness  of  mind,  and  searched  the 
Scriptures  daily. — ^Acts  xvii.  11. 

My  Bible  1   Oh  that  I  may  ne'er 
Consult  it  but  with  faith  and  prayer  I 
That  I  may  see  my  Saviour  there, 
Who  died  for  me  I 


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SEPTEMBER.  131 


September  4. 

All  thy  commandments  are  truth. 
— Ps.  cxix.  151. 

Thy  word  is  truth. — John  xvii. 
17. 

The  Bible  1  the  Bible  I  blest  volume  of  truth ! 
How  sweetly  it  smiles  on  the  season  of  youth ! 
It  bids  me  seek  early  the  pearl  of  great  price, 
Ere  the  heart  is  enslaved  in  the  bondage  of  , 
■vice.  i 

September  5. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  my 
ways. — Prov.  viii.  32. 

Blessed  are  they  that  hear  the 
word  of  God,  and  keep  it. — Luke 
xi.  28. 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 

To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word. 

And  make  me  truly  wise. 


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SEPTEMBER. 


September  6. 


Moreover  also  I  gave  them  my 
Sabbaths,  to  be  a  sign  between  me 
and  them,  that  they  might  know 
that  I  am  the  Lord  that  sanctify 
them. — EzEK.  xx.  12. 

For  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord  even 
of  the  Sabbath  day. — Matt.  xii.  8. 
Day  of  tidings  from  the  skies, 


Day  to  make  the  simple  wise, 
Oh,  how  great  thy  blessings  are ! 

September  7. 

And  he  bare  the  sin  of  many. — 
ISA.  liii.  12. 

So  Christ  was  once  offered  to 
bear  the  sins  of  many. — Heb.  ix.  28. 

He  saw  our  sad  condition, 
Our  guilt  and  sin  and  shame ; 

To  save  us  from  perdition 
The  blessed  Jesus  came. 


Day  of  solemn  praise  and  prayer, 


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SEPTEMBER. 


133 


September  8. 


And  made  intercession  for  the 
transgressors. — Isa.  liii.  12. 

Wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save 
them  to  the  uttermost  that  come 
unto  God  by  him. — Heb.  vii.  25. 
Come  in  tlie  name  of  Him 

Who  all  your  sorrows  bare, 
Who  ever  lives  to  pardon  sin, 
And  will  bo  sought  by  prayer. 


The  soul  that  doeth  aught  pre- 
sumptuously, the  same  reproacheth 
the  Lord. — Num.  xv.  80. 

If  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we 
have  received  the  knowledge  of  the 
truth,  there  remaineth  no  more 
sacrifice  for  sins. — Heb.  x.  26. 
My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess  • 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 


September  9. 


SEPTEMBER. 


September  10. 


As  tliy  days,  so  shall  thy  strength 
be. — Deut.  xxxiii.  25. 

And  he  said  unto  me,  My  grace 
is  sufficient  for  thee :  for  my  strength 
is  made  perfect  in  weakness.  — 2  Cor. 
xii.  9. 

Fear  not;  I  am  with  thee:  oh,  be  not  dis- 


j  For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 
'  I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 
thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 


0  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee :  let  me 
not  be  ashamed. — Ps.  xxv.  2. 

Whosoever  believeth  on  him  shall 
not  be  ashamed. — Hom.  x.  11. 
Hither  come,  for  hero  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound, 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eteiBal,  sacred,  sure. 


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SEPTEMBER.  135 


September  12. 
The  beloved  of  the  Lord  shall  dwell 
in  safety  by  him. — Deut.  xxxiii.  12. 

He  that  loveth  me  shall  be  loved 
of  my  Father,  and  I  will  love  him, 
and  will  manifest  myself  to  him. — 
John  xiv.  21. 

Oh,  may  we  feel  a  Saviour's  love ! 
To  him  our  souls  commend 
Jt       "Who  left  his  glorious  throne  above  JL 
It         To  be  the  children's  Friend. 

September  13. 
Keep  the  Sabbath  day  to  sanctify 
it. — Deut.  v.  12. 

And  on  the  Sabbath  we  went  out 
of  the  city  by  a  river  side,  where 
prayer  was  wont  to  be  made. — Acts 
xvi.  13. 

Within  thy  house  -wo  sing  and  pray, 
And  learn  to  love  the  Sabbath-day, 
That,  when  on  earth  our  Sabbaths  end, 
A  glorious  rest  in  heaven  we'll  spend. 

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136  SEPTEMBER. 

September  14. 
Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults. 
— Ps.  xix.  12. 

For  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  re- 
deemed us  to  God  by  thy  blood. — 
Rev.  v.  9. 

'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part 
And  new-create  the  whole. 
J  {  September  15.  s  ( 

1     Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved.  ' 
— IsA.  xlv.  22. 

As  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in 
the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the  Son 
of  man  be  lifted  up  :  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life. — John  iii. 
14,  15. 

Little  children,  look  to  Jesus  ! — 
Look  to  J esus  I — look  and  live  I 

Jesus  sufifer'd  death  to  save  you : 
Freest  pardon  ho  will  give. 

0  =^  o 


SEPTEMBER. 


137 


September  16. 


Let  me  die  the  death  of  the  right- 
eous, and  let  my  last  end  be  like  his. 
— Num.  xxiii.  10. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 
the  Lord  from  henceforth. — Kev. 
xiv.  13. 

Children,  you  may  shortly  die : 
Jesus  died  your  souls  to  save : 


You  shall  live  beyond  the  grave. 
Life  eternal  he  mil  give : 
Look  to  J esus ! — look  and  live ! 

September  17. 
God  is  not  a  man,  that  he  should 
lie  ;  neither  the  son  of  man,  that  he 
should  repent. — Num.  xxiii.  19. 
God,  that  cannot  lie. — Titus  i.  2. 
Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 


If  you  to  the  Saviour  fly, 


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138  SEPTEMBER. 


September  18, 

And  these  words,  wliicli  I  com- 
mand thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thine 
heart. — Deut.  vi.  6. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in 
you  richly  in  all  wisdom. — Col. 
iii.  16. 

Oh,  may  this  treasure  ever  be 
The  best  of  all  on  earth  to  me  I 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see 
In  this  the  precious  Bible ! 

September  19. 

The  joy  of  the  Lord  is  your 
strength.^ — Neh.  yiii.  10. 

Rejoice  evermore. — 1  Thess.  v. 
16. 

In  the  rosy  light  of  the  morning  bright 
Lift  the  voice  of  jJraise  on  high ; 

From  the  lips  of  youtli  to  the  God  of  truth 
Let  the  joyful  echoes  fly. 


SEPTEMBER. 


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139 


September  20. 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  flie  sanc- 
tuary.— Ps.  Ixxvii.  13. 

And  straightway  on  the  Sabbath 
day  he  entered  into  the  synagogue, 
and  taught. — Mark  i.  21. 

Lord,  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
h  I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court  j\ 

And  worship  in  thy  fear.  i  ^ 

September  21. 

Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me, 
when  ye  shall  search  for  me  with 
all  your  heart. — Jer.  xxix.  13. 

.He  that  seeketh  findeth. — Matt. 
vii.  8. 

He  will  not  let  me  seek  in  vain; 

For  all  who  trust  his  v/ord 
Shall  everlasting  life  obtain 

And  favour  from  the  Lord. 

0  O 


o  =^  o 

140  SEPTEMBER. 

September  22. 
Then  shall  ye  call  upon  me,  .  .  . 
and  I  will  hearken  unto  you. — Jer. 
xxix.  12. 

When  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy 
closet,  and  when  thou  hast  shut  thy 
door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret. — Matt.  vi.  6. 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat, 
\  Come  to  the  place  of  prayer ;  A 

i  i  Come,  little  children,  to  His  feet         ^  i 

'  In  whom  we  live  and  are.  ' 

September  23. 
I  know  that  it  shall  be  well  with 
them  that  fear  God. — Eccl.  viii.  12. 

Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 
inherit  the  kingdom  prepared  for 
you  from  the  foundation  of  the 
world. — Matt.  xxv.  34. 

For,  if  true  wisdom  wo  possess, 

Our  joys  shall  never  cease; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

O  0 


SEPTEMBER.  141 


September  24. 

Thou  art  the  helper  of  the  father- 
less.— Ps.  X.  14. 

Your  Father  knoweth  what  things 
ye  have  need  of. — Matt.  vi.  8. 

I  cannot  bo  an  orphan,  then : 
My  Father  is  the  Lord  of  all ; 

And,  though  I  have  no  friend  in  men, 
He  hears  me  whensoe'er  I  call. 

September  25. 

Be  not  afraid  of  their  faces :  for 
I  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee, 
saith  the  Lord. — Jer.  i.  8. 

We  may  boldly  say,  The  Lord  is 
my  helper,  and  I  will  not  fear  what 
man  shall  do  unto  me. — Heb.  xiii.  6. 

Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 

Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 


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142 


SEPTEMBER. 


September  26. 

The  Lord  thy  God,  he  it  is  that 
doth  go  with  thee ;  he  will  not  fail 
thee,  nor  forsake  thee  Deut.  xxxi.  6. 

He  hath  said,  I  will  never  leave 
thee,  nor  forsake  thee. — Heb.  xiii.  5. 

Should  friends  and  kindred  near  and  dear 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
(       And  all  I  need  supply. 

September  27. 

Come  ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the 
mountain  of  the  Lord,  to  the  house 
of  the  God  of  Jacob;  and  he  will 
teach  us  of  his  ways. — Isa.  ii.  3. 

And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple. 
— Mark  xi.  16. 

The  Sunday-school,  the  house  of  prayer, 

With  open  doors  invite ; 
We  meet  our  kind  instructors  there, 

And  pleasant  is  the  sight. 

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SEPTEMBER.  143 


September  28. 
Know  thou  the  God  of  thy  father. 
— 1  Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

And  this  is  life  eternal,  that  they 
might  know  thee  the  only  true  God, 
and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast 
sent. — John  xvii.  3. 

My  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, 
Thy  father's  God  obey; 
J  J       Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  soul,  Jl 
Tr         And  walk  in  wisdom's  way.  IT 

September  29. 

Serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart 
and  with  a  willing  mind. — 1  Chron. 
xxviii.  9. 

With  good  will  doing  service,  as 
to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men. — Eph. 
vi.  7. 

May  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 
With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord, 

Nor  from  His  precepts  e'er  depart 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward  I 
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144   SEPTEMBER— OCTOBER. 


September  30. 

The  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and 
understandeth  all  the  imaginations 
of  the  thoughts. — 1  Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

I  am  he  which  searcheth  the  reins 
and  hearts. — Rev.  ii.  23. 

Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 

And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

October  1. 

Thou  renderest  to  every  man  ac- 
cording to  his  work. — Ps.  Ixii.  12. 

I  will  give  unto  every  (me  of  you 
according  to  vour  works. — Rev.  ii. 
23. 

Yes ;  every  secret  of  my  heart 
Shall  shortly  be  made  known, 

And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 


OCTOBER. 


October  2. 

And  Asa  did  that  which  was  good 
and  right  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
his  God. — 2  Chron.  xiv.  2. 

Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good. 
—1  Pet.  iii.  11. 

Almighty  God,  our  hearts  incline 
Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear ; 

Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear.  ' 

October  3. 

Drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man 
with  rags.— Pro V.  xxiii.  21. 

This  we  commanded  you,  that  if 
any  would  not  work,  neither  should 
he  eat. — 2  Thess.  iii.  10. 

There's  nothing  worse  than  idleness 

To  lead  us  into  sin : 
'Tis  sure  to  end  in  wretchedness. 

In  poverty  and  pain. 

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146  OCTOliER. 

October  4. 

The  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 
of  the  Lord  thy  God. — Deut.  v.  14. 

Therefore  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord 
also  of  the  Sabbath. — Mark  ii.  28. 

"  Kemember  thou  the  Sabbath-day," — 
God's  gracious  gift  to  erring  man, 

To  bring  us  from  our  wandering  way 
And  bless  us  with  redemption's  plan. 

October  5. 

By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the 
Lord  are  riches,  and  honour,  and 
life. — Prov.  xxii.  4. 

He  shall  receive  a  hundredfold 
now  in  this  time,  .  .  .  and  in  the 
world  to  come  eternal  life. — Mark 
X.  30. 

God  has  said,  Forever  blessed 
Those  who  seek  me  in  their  youth ; 

They  shall  find  the  path  of  wisdom 
And  the  narrow  way  of  truth. 


6- 


OCTOBER 

October  6. 
Whoso  kcepeth  his  mouth  and 
his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from 
troubles. — Prov.  xxi.  23. 

By  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  justi- 
fied, and  by  thy  words  thou  shalt 
be  condemned. — Matt.  xii.  37. 
Teach  me,  then,  0  Lord,  to  shun 
E^^l-speaking  in  my  youth ; 
, ,        So  shall  I  in  after-days  , 
Hope  to  walk  with  thee  in  truth         ^  x 

'  October?. 

Every  one  that  is  proud  in  heart 
is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord. — 
Prov.  xvi.  5. 

For  whosoever  exalteth  himself 
shall  be  abased ;  and  he  that  hum- 
bleth  himself  shall  - be  exalted. — 
Luke  xiv.  11. 

God  scorns  not  humble  things : 
Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 

The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 


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147 


OCTOBER. 


Octobers.  % 
The  Lord  givetli  wisdom. -^Prov. 
ii.  6.  I 

If  any  of  you  lack  wisdon^^  let  him 
ask  of  God,  that  giveth  to /  all  men 
liberally,  and  upbraideth  h-oi;  and 
it  shall  be  given  him. — Ja^lbs  i.  6. 

Go,  seek  thy  great  Creal|)r ; 

Learn  early  to  be  wise ;  ^ 
Go,  place  upon  the  altar 

A  niorniDg  sacrifice. 

October^9. 

Be  not  wise  in  thine  own  eyes. — 
Prov.  iii.  7. 

Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits. 
— Rom.  xii.  16. 

Man's  "wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone ; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak 

Who  trusted  in  his  ovrn. 

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OCTOBER.  149 

October  10. 

Rejoice  not  when  thine  enemy 
falleth,  and  let  not  thine  heart  be  glad 
when  he  stumbleth. — Peov.  xxiv.  17. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  Love  your 
enemies. — Matt.  v.  44. 
Love  ye  your  enemies,  and  pray 
For  those  who  curse  you  to  your  face, 
And  do  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  you  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 
A  October  11.  k 

'  Stand  in  the  court  of  the  Lord's  ' 
house,  and  speak  unto  all  the  cities 
of  Judah,  which  come  to  worship  in 
the  Lord's  house,  all  the  words  that 
I  command  thee  to  speak  unto  them. 
— Jer.  xxvi.  2. 

And  taught  them  on  the  Sabbath 
days. — Luke  iv.  31. 

To-day  wo  hear  the  Saviour's  voice : 

There  is  no  love  like  his : 
Oh,  may  v/e  make  that  love  our  choice 
And  follow  him  to  hliss ! 


A  . 

150 


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OCTOBER. 


October  12. 
Be  sure  your  sin  will  find  you  out. 
— Num.  xxxii.  23. 

For  there  is  nothing  covered,  that 
shall  not  be  revealed ;  neither  hid, 

that  shall  not  be  known  Luke  xii.  2. 

Every  disobedient  word, 
False  or  cross,  in  heaven  is  heard ; 
Though  no  human  eye  can  see, 
A       God  my  Saviour  looks  at  me. 

Y  October  13. 

Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret 
places  that  I  shall  not  see  him? 
saith  the  Lord. — Jer.  xxiii.  24. 

He  knew  all  men,  and  needed  not 
that  any  should  testify  of  man ;  for 
he  knew  what  was  in  man. — John 
ii.  24,  25. 

Lord,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me  through ; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  vievs^, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

O— — —  --=Jl=>  " 


o—  =^  o 

OCTOBER.  151 

October  14. 

I  will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and 
I  will  remember  their  sin  no  more. 
— Jer.  xxxi.  34. 

And  their  sins  and  iniquities  will 
I  remember  no  more. — Heb.  x.  16. 

Now,  for  thy  tender  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive  my  past  delay, 
And  in  thine  own  redeeming  blood 
J  J         Wash  all  my  sins  away.  JL 

October  15, 

I  will  cleanse  them  from  all  their 
iniquity,  whereby  they  have  sinned 
against  me. — Jer.  xxxiii.  8. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption 
through  his  blood,  even  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins. — Col.  i.  14. 

The  way  is  plain  to  those 

Who  will  repent  of  sin : 
The  blood  that  freely  flows 

Can  cleanse  each  guilty  stain. 

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152  OCTOBER. 

October  16. 

I  will  restore  health  unto  thee, 
and  I  will  heal  thee  of  thy  wounds, 
saith  the  Lord. — Jer.  xxx.  17. 

They  that  are  whole  need  not  a 
physician ;  but  they  that  are  sick. 
— Luke  V.  31. 

I  deliver'd  thee  "when  bound, 
And  when  wounded  heal'd  thy  wound, 
Found  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right,      , , 
J  {       Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

October  17.  ' 
Obey,  I  beseech  thee,  the  voice 
of  the  Lord. — Jer.  xxxviii.  20. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me, 
Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  he  that 
doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven. — Matt.  vii.  21. 
Art  thou  my  Father  ?  let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee, 
And  try,  in  word  and  deed  and  thought, 
To  servo  and  please  thoo  as  I  ought. 


OCTOBER.  153 


October  18. 

Let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices 
of  thanksgiving. — Ps.  cvii.  22. 

And  were  continually  in  the 
temple,  praising  and  blessing  God. 
— Luke  xxiv.  63. 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
J  J    And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night.  j  ^ 

October  19. 

Behold,  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that 
is  wisdom.— «-JoB  xxviii.  28. 

The  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is 
first  pure,  then  peaceable,  gentle, 
.and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of 
mercy  and  good  fruits  James  iii.  17. 

How  happy  is  the  youth  who  hears 

Instruction'*  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  msdom  makes 

Ills  early,  only  choice ! 

O  =^  — O 


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154 


OCTOBER. 


October  20. 
He  shall  pray  unto  God,  and  he 
will  be  favourable  unto  him. — Job 
xxxiii.  26. 

All  things,  -whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  in  prayer,  believing,  ye  shall 
receive. — Matt.  xxi.  22. 

Gracious  God !  to  thee  I  pray : 

Give  me  grace  to  pray  aright ; 
Guide  and  bless  me  every  day, 
And  defend  me  every  night. 

October  21. 
Let  your  heart  therefore  be  per- 
fect with   the  Lord  our  God. — 
1  Kings  viii.  61. 

Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is 
perfect. — Matt.  v.  48. 
Oh  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
V  'Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will  I 


OCTOBER.  155 


October  22. 
Thou  art  great,  0  Lord  God :  for 
there  is  none  like  thee,  neither  is 
there  any  God  besides  thee. — 2  Sam. 
vii.  22. 

There  is  but  one  God,  the  Father, 
of  whom  are  all  things,  .  .  .  and  one 
Lord  J esus  Christ,  by  whom  are  all 
things. — 1  Cor.  viii.  6. 

The  Lord  is  great,  the  Lord  is  good ; 

He  feeds  us  from  his  store 
With  earthly  and  with  heavenly  food : 

We'll  praise  him  evermore. 

October  23. 
I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord. — 
2  SA3r.  xii.  13. 

God  be  merciJful  to  me  a  sinner. — 
Luke  xviii.  13. 

And  now,  0  God,  to  thee  I  cry : 

Oh,  form  ray  soul  anew ! 
The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood  apply, 
And  all  my  sins  subdue. 

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156  OCTOBER. 


October  24. 
Be  thou  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  all 
the  day  long. — Prov.  xxiii.  17. 

Walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
— Acts  ix.  31. 

Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  lovo 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear, 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

October  25.  X 
Gather  the  people  together,  •  •  •  y 
that  they  may  hear,  and  that  they 
may  learn,  and  fear  the  Lord  your 
God. — Deut.  xxxi.  12. 

For  Moses  of  old  time  hath  in 
every  city  them  that  preach  him, 
being  read  in  the  synagogues  every 
Sabbath  day. — Acts  xv.  21. 
We  love  to  be  together 

Upon  the  Sabbath  day, 
And  strive  to  help  each  other 
Along  the  heavenly  way. 
0  


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OCTOBER.  157 


October  26. 

The  Lord  thy  God  is  a  merciful 
God. — Deut.  iv.  31. 

God  hath  concluded  them  all  in 
unbelief,  that  he  might  have  mercy 
upon  all. — E,OM.  xi.  32. 

Oh,  may  we  ever  hear  thy  voice 

In  mercy  to  us  speak ! 
In  thee,  0  Lord,  let  us  rejoice,  Jl 

And  thy  salvation  seek  y 

October  27. 

All  that  the  Lord  speaketh,  that 
must  I  do. — Num.  xxiii.  26. 

Be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not 
hearers  only. — James  i.  22. 

Be  thou  my  teacher  and  my  guide. 
That  what  I  read  may  be  applied ; 
My  danger  and  my  refuge  show, 
And  let  me  thy  salvation  know. 


158  OCTOBER. 


October  28. 

Thou  shalt  neither  vex  a  stranger, 
nor  oppress  him. — Ex.  xxii.  21. 

Be  not  forgetful  to  entertain 
strangers:  for  thereby  some  have 
entertained  angels  unawares.  — 
Heb.  xiii.  2. 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
A  stranger's  woes  to  feel, 
4^       And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

October  29. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great. 
— Ps.  cxi.  2. 

Great  and  marvellous  are  thy 
works,  Lord  God  Almighty. — Eev. 
XV.  3. 

Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  display'd 
Where'er  I  turn  my  eye, — 

If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky ! 


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OCTOBER.  159 


October  30. 

Thou,  0  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of 
compassion. — Ps.  Ixxxvl.  15. 

So  Jesus  liad  compassion  on  them. 
— Matt.  xx.  34. 

His  kindness  and  compassion 
To  children  then  were  shown 

The  heirs  of  his  salvation, 
He  claim'd  them  for  hia  own. 

October  31. 

Judge  righteously  between  every 
man  and  his  brother. — Deut.  i.  16. 

Judge  not  according  to  the  ap- 
pearance, but  judge  righteous  judg- 
ment.— John  vii.  24. 

Let  party  prejudice  begone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are  combine 
To  aid  thy  glorious  cause  divine. 

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160  NOVEMBER. 


!K*ovember  1. 

I  will  go  into  thy  house  "with 
burnt  offerings. — Ps.  Ixvi.  13. 

And  the  blind  and  the  lame  came 
to  him  in  the  temple ;  and  he  healed 
them. — Matt.  xxi.  14. 

In  holy  duties  may  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ! 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  1  , 

ITovember  2. 

It  shall  be  our  righteousness,  if 
we  observe  to  do  all  these  command- 
ments before  the  Lord  our  God,  as  he 
hath  commanded  us. — Deut.  vi.  25. 

The  man  which  doeth  those  things 
shall  live  by  them.-— Rom.  x.  5. 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 


NOVEMBER.  161 

IJ'ovcmber  3. 
Know  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy 
God,  he  is  God,  the  faithful  God. — 
Deut.  vii.  9. 
TheLordisfaithful._2  TnESS.iii.3. 
This  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 
liTovember  4, 

fThou  shalt  keep  the  commandments  Jl 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.— Deut.  viii.  6.  J 

Whosoever  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach 
men  so,  he  shall  be  called  the  least  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven :  but  whoso- 
ever shall  do  and  teach  them,  the 
same  shall  be  called  great  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. — Matt.  v.  19. 
May  we  receive  the  word, 

And  feed  thereon  and  grow, 
Go  on  to  seek  and  know  the  Lord, 
And  practise  what  we  know ! 

I  6 

11 


o  =^   o 

162  NOVEMBER. 

November  5. 
When  thou  hast  eaten  and  art 
full,  then  thou  shalt  bless  the  Lord 
thy  God. — Deut.  viii.  10. 

Whether  therefore  ye  eat,  or  drink, 
or  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  all  to  the 
glory  of  God.— 1  Cor.  x.  31. 
Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care 

And  all  thy  love  to  me : 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
jI  ;         Are  all  bestow'd  by  thee.  (, 
Ifovember  6. 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  command- 
ments :  for  this  is  the  whole  duty 
of  man. — ^Eccl.  xii.  13. 

Thou  -shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy 
soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind. — Matt. 
xxii.  37. 

Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray : 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  mo  to  begin  to-day. 
t  ^  —  s> 


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NOVEMBER. 


163 


Ifoveniber  7. 

Love  ye  therefore  the  stranger. — 
DeiTt.  X.  19. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself. — Matt.  xxii.  39. 

Love  God  with  all  your  soul  and  strength, 
With  all  your  heart  and  mind, 

And  love  your  neighbour  as  yourself: 
Be  faithful,  just,  and  kind. 

November  8. 

As  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy 
house  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy : 
and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  to- 
ward thy  holy  temple. — Ps.  v.  7. 

And  he  came  by  the  Spirit  into 
the  temple. — Luke  ii.  27. 

Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day, 
Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven. 


164  NOYEMBER. 


November  9. 

Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these 
my  words  in  your  heart  and  in  your 
soul. — Deut.  xi.  18. 

Holding  fast  the  faithful  word. — 
Titus  i.  9. 

Oil,  vrrite  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  texts  and  doctrines  of  thy  word, 
Jl       That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more,  n 
-IP       But  loTe  thee  better  than  before.  '  ^ 

November  10. 

Vv'hen  he  dieth  he  shall  carry 
nothing  away. — Ps.  xlix.  17. 

We  brought  nothing  into  this 
world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can 
carry  nothing  out. — 1  Tim.  yi.  7. 

Then  let  us  think  of  death, 
Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 

For  God,  who  gaye  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

o  =>f=  o 


NOVEMBER. 


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165 


ISTovember  11. 

The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  esta- 
blished forever. — Prov.  xii.  19. 

Lie  not  one  to  another. — Col. 
iii.  9. 

Thou  hearest  all  the  words  I  say, 

And  know'st  the  tlioughts  I  have  within, 
And,  whether  I'm  at  work  or  play, 
^       Art  sure  to  see  it  if  I  sin.  J  ^ 

l^ovember  12. 

He  that  is  soon  angry  dealeth 
foolishly. — pROV.  xiv.  17. 

As  much  as  licth  in  you,  live 
peaceably  with  all  men. — Rom.  xii. 
18. 

Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise 
And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to 

To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, —  [strife, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life, 

C  '  0 


O  — =45=  ^ 

166  NOVEMBER. 


nSTovember  13. 

For  the  transgression  of  my  people 
"was  he  stricken. — Isa.  liii.  8. 

God  commendeth  his  love  toward 
us,  in  that,  "while  we  were  yet  sinners, 
Christ  died  for  us. — Rom.  v.  8. 

Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  havo  shed  his  blood  ? 

But  the  Saviour  died  to  have  us  i 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God.  ^  p 

I^'ovember  14. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my 
voice,  and  he  heard  me  out  of  his 
holy  hill. — Ps.  iii.  4. 

Men  ought  always  to  pray,  and 
not  to  faint. — Luke  xyiii.  1. 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Imites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

o —  o 


<v.  =4^   O 

NOVEMBER.  167 


l^ovember  15. 
I  will  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacri- 
fices of  joy  ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will 
sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. — Ps. 
xxvii.  6. 

And  he  taught  in  their  syna- 
gogues, being  glorified  of  all. — 
Luke  iv.  15. 

Jl  On  this  holy  day  of  gladness  JL 

if  We  will  join  in  praises  meet,  If 

Every  bosom  free  from  sadness, 
All  with  happiness  replete. 

November  16. 
I  will  heal  their  backsliding,  I  will 
love  them  freely. — Hosea  xiv.  4. 

We  love  him,  because  he  first 
loved  us. — 1  John  iv.  19. 

Oh  to  feel  the  love  of  Jesus  I 

Oh  to  know  that  from  above 
Still  our  heavenly  Father  sees  us 
With  an  eye  of  tender  love ! 

I  z:^  sl> 


o  o 

163  NOVi::>IBER. 


!N"ovember  17. 

Eend  your  heart,  and  not  your 
garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God. — Joel  ii.  13. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advo- 
cate with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ 
the  righteous. — 1  John  ii.  1. 

The  Savionr  loves  to  see 

1 1  A  broken-hearted  one :  , , 

X}i       Ke  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we  %t 

0  Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done.  y 

ITovember  18. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Seek  ye  me, 
and  ye  shall  live. — Amos  v.  4. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you, 
He  that  believeth  on  me  hath  ever- 
lasting life. — John  vi.  47. 

Children,  listen  to  the  Lord, 
And  obey  his  gracious  word ; 
Seek  his  face  with  heart  and  mind, 
Early  seek,  and  you  shall  find. 

o — — — - —  o 


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NOVEMBER. 


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169 


nSTovember  19. 

Hate  tJie  evil,  and  love  the  good. 
— Amos  v.  15. 

Abhor  that  which  is  evil ;  cleave 
to  that  which  is  good. — Rom.  xii.  9. 

Repentance  is  to  leave 

The  sins  we  loved  before, 
And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 

Ey  doing  so  no  more. 

TyTovember  20. 
Salvation  is  of  the  Lord. — Jonah 
ii.  9. 

Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any 
other ;  for  there  is  none  other  name 
under  heaven  given  among  men, 
whereby  we  must  be  saved. — Acts 
iv.  12. 

Sliould  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know. 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, — 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

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170  NOVEMBER. 


IJ'oveinber  21. 

\Ye  "will  walk  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  our  God  for  ever  and  ever. — 
MiCAH  iv.  5. 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was 
also  in  Christ  Jesus. — Phil.  ii.  5. 

Lord,  submissive  make  ns  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below, 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee.  ' 

!N"ovember  22. 

My  Sabbaths  they  greatly  pol- 
luted. EZEK.  XX.  13. 

Behold,  why  do  they  on  the  Sab- 
bath day  that  which  is  not  lawful? 
—Mark  ii.  24. 

Oh,  let  these  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord, 
Be  to  our  lasting  welfare  blest, 

The  purest  comfort  here  afford, 
And  fit  us  for  eternal  rest  I 


NOVEMBER.  171 

November  23. 
Thou  shalt  rejoice  before  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  all  that  thou  puttest  thine 
hands  unto. — Deut.  xii.  18. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord. — Phil.  iii.  1. 
Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
Ifovember  24. 
il    Observe  and  hear  all  these  words  Jl 
'  which  I  command  thee,  that  it  may  V 
go  well  with  thee,  .  .  .  when  thou 
doest  that  which  is  good  and  right 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  thy  God. — 
Deut.  xii.  28. 

And  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it 
heartily,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not 
unto  men. — Col.  iii.  23. 
Oh,  be  his  service  all  my  joy! 

And  may  it  be  my  earnest  choice 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice ! 

6  <^  o 


<^  o 

172  NOVEMBER. 


!N"ovember  25. 
Ye  shall  be  lioly  unto  me :  for  I  the 
Lord  am  holy. — Lev.  xx.  26. 

As  he  which  hath  called  you  is 
holy,  so  be  ye  holy  in  all  manner 
of  conversation. — 1  Pet.  i.  15. 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 
Jl       Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above.  ft 

Y  JSTovember  28.  0 

Behold,  I  set  before  you  the  way  of 

life,  and  the  way  of  death  Jer.xxI.S. 

He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath 
everlasting  life:  and  he  that  be- 
lieveth not  the  Son  shall  not  see 
life ;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth 
on  him. — John  iii.  36. 
Come  now,  dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound. 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound! 
Come,  seek  the  Lord,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

o  ^=  o 


NOVEMBER. 


173 


IJJovember  27. 

What  time  I  am  afraid,  I  will  trust 
in  thee. — Ps.  Ivi.  3. 

And  immediately  he  talked  with 
them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Be  of 
good  cheer :  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid. 
— Mark  vi.  50. 

What  sorrows  may  my  steps  attend 
j  I  I  never  can  foretell ; 

But,  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  friend, 
I '  I  kno  w  that  all  is  well. 

ITovember  28. 

He  that  keepeth  the  law,  happy 
is  he. — PROV.  sxix.  18. 

If  ye  know  these  things,  happy 
are  ye  if  ye  do  them. — John  xiii.  17. 

Father,  let  me  never  covet 

Things  of  vanity  and  pride ;  I 
Teach  me  truth,  and  may  I  love  it 

More  than  all  the  world  beside ! 
Blessed  Bible ! 

May  it  be  my  heavenward  guide ! 


O  =41='"  '   — o 

174  NOVEMBER. 

ISTovember  29. 
Six  days  thou  shalt  do  thy  work, 
and  on  the  seventh  day  thou  shalt 
rest. — Ex.  xxiii.  12. 

This  man  is  not  of  God,  because 
he  keepeth  not  the  Sabbath  day. — 
John  ix.  16. 

To  waste  the  Sabbatli  hours, 
Oh,  may  we  never  dare, 
^  Nor  taint  with  thoughts  of  our's  , . 

These  sacred  days  of  prayer  1 
'  nSTovember  30.  f 

Now,  my  son,  the  Lord  be  with 
thee. — 1  Chron.  xxii.  11. 

I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the 
word  of  his  grace,  which  is  able  to 
build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an  in- 
h-eritance  among  all  them  which  are 
sanctified. — Acts  xx.  32. 
May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Rul<3  us  in  peace  and  love, 
And,  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above  I 
O   '  \. 


O  '  -4^:^—  

DECEMBER.  175 

December  1. 

Thou  shalt  not  harden  thine  heart, 
nor  shut  thine  hand  from  thy  poor 
brother. — Deut.  xv.  7. 

Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto 
you. — Luke  vi.  38. 

When  the  poor  aro  unbefriendedj 

When  we  will  not  pity  lend, 
Christ  accounts  himself  offended, 
Who  is  every  creature's  friend. 
A  December  2.  A 

Every  man  shall  give  as  he  is  able,  ' ' 
according  to  the  blessing  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  which  he  hath  given  thee. 
— Deut.  xvi.  17. 

If  there  be  first  a  willing  mind,  it 
is  accepted  according  to  that  a  man 
hath,  and  not  according  to  that  he 
hath  not. — 2  Cor.  viii.  12. 

Love  and  kindness  we  may  measure 

By  this  simple  rule  alone : — 
Do  wo  mind  our  neighbour's  pleasure 
Just  as  if  it  were  our  own  ? 

c — —   o 


176  DECEMBEIl 


December  3, 

Thine  heart  shall  not  be  grieved 
when  thou  givest. — Deut.  xv.  10. 

He  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with 
simplicity. — Rom.  xii.  8. 

"Wealth,  talents,  labour,  freely  give, 
Spend  and  be  spent  that  souls  may  live : 
What  hath  your  Saviour  done  for  you  ? 
And  what  for  him  would  you  not  do  ? 

December  4, 

Thou  shalt  be  perfect  with  the 
Lord  thy  God. — Deut.  xviii.  13. 

Labouring  fervently  for  you  in 
prayers,  that  ye  may  stand  perfect 
and  complete  in  all  the  will  of  God. 
—Col.  iv.  12. 

Oh  for  a  heart  in  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine. 
Perfect  and  right,  and  pure  and  good, — 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine ! 

,  


o  o 

DECEMBER.  177 

December  5. 
He  shall  write  him  a  copy  of  this 
law  .  .  . :  and  it  shall  be  with  him, 
and  he  shall  read  therein  all  the 
days  of  his  life. — Deut.  xvii.  18, 19. 

They  received  the  word  with  all 
readiness  of  mind,  and  searched  the 
Scriptures  daily. — Acts  xvii.  11. 
,  I     Be  thankful,  children,  that  you  may 
it    Read  this  good  Bible  every  day ; 
1     'Tis  God's  own  word  which  he  has  given     ' ' 
To  show  your  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

December  6. 
I  will  sacrifice  unto  thee  with  the 
voice  of  thanksgiving. — Jonah  ii.  9. 

The  voices  of  the  prophets  which 
are  read  every  Sabbath  day. — Acts 
xiii.  27. 
0  thou  whom  high  archangels  praise, 


Whose  glory  shines  with  brightest  rays, 
To  thee  our  grateful  hjTnns  we  tune, 
For  none  can  sing  thy  praise  too  soon. 


C  =0=>— 

178  DECEMBER. 


December  7. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  run  to  and 
fro  throughout  the  whole  earth,  to 
show  himself  strong  in  the  behalf 
of  them  whose  heart  is  perfect  to- 
ward him, — 2  Chron.  xvi.  9. 

Thou  therefore,  my  son,  be  strong 
in  the  grace  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 
—2  Tim.  ii.  1. 

^       All  noodful  help  is  thlno  to  give : 
To  theo  our  souls  apply 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 

December  8. 
The  Lord  is  with  you,  while  ye  be 
with  him. — 2  Chrqn.  xv.  2. 

Draw  nigh  to  God,  and  he  will 
draw  nigh  to  you. — James  iv.  8. 
With  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

My  God,  to  thee  I  pray ; 
Oh,  bring  mc  now,  while  I  ara  young, 
To  thee,  the  living  way. 


DECEMBER.  179 


December  9. 
Thou  shalt  not  see  thy  brother's 
ox  or  his  sheep  go  astray,  and  hide 
thyself  from  them:  thou  shalt  in 
any  case  bring  them  again  unto  thy 
brother. — Deut.  xxii.  1. 

Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love 
one  another. — Eom.  xiii.  8. 
I        Each  day  upon  its  heavenward  flight  , 
^  {  Should  bear  some  record,  golden,        2  { 

'        Of  gentle  words  and  loving  deeds, 
And  helping  hands  outholden. 

December  10. 
I  know,  that  the  Lord  will  main- 
tain the  cause  of  the  afflicted,  and  the 
right  of  the  poor. — Ps.  cxl.  12. 

Blessed  be  ye  poor:  for  yours  is 
the  kingdom  of  God. — Luke  vi.  20. 
If  I  am  poor,  He  can  supply 
Who  has  my  table  spread, 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry, 
And  fills  his  poor  with  bread. 

o  ^ 


0  =*= — 

ISO  DECEMBER. 


December  11. 

The  mouth  of  a  righteous  man  is 
a  well  of  life. — Prov.  x.  11. 

He  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good 
days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from 
evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak  no 
guile. — 1  Pet.  iii.  10. 

Past  "v^ords  of  sin  forgive, 

"VMiich  we  to  thee  confess,  , 

And  help  us  that  henceforward.  Lord,  t 

Our  tongues  may  not  transgress.  ' 

December  12. 

With  his  stripes  we  are  healed. — 
IsA.  liii.  5. 

^yho  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in 
his  own  body  on  the  tree. — 1  Pet. 
ii.  24. 

Pardon  me,  cleanse  me,  God  of  grace, 

And  let  rae  holy  be, 
Array'd  in  thine  own  holiness. 

And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 


-o 


DECEMBER.  181 


December  13. 
Oh  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow 
down :  let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord 
our  maker. — Ps.  xcv.  6. 

And  were  continually  in  the  tem- 
ple, praising  and  blessing  God. — 
Luke  xxiv.  63. 

Come,  let  us  join,  Tvith  one  accord, 

In  liynms  around  the  throne ; 
This  is  the  day  our  risen  Lord 
Ilath  made  and  call'd  his  OAvn. 
December  14. 
He  shall  give  his  angels  charge 
over  thee. — Ps.  xci.  11. 

Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one 
of  theselittle  ones ;  for  I  say  unto  you, 
That  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always 
behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven. — Matt,  xviii.  10. 
God's  angels  come  from  heaven  on  high, 

To  keep  us  safe  from  harm, 
To  guard  our  heads  from  danger  nigh, 
Oiir  bosoms  from  alarm. 


182  DECEMBER. 


December  15. 
He  shall  deliver  thee  in  six  troubles : 
yea,  in  seven  there  shall  no  evil 
touch  thee. — Job  v.  19. 

God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer 
you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are 
able.— 1  Cor.  x.  13. 

Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee 

From  -without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  says  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
Uut  "Will  save  from  hell  and  sin. 
December  16. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord,  because  he 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  suppli- 
cations.— Ps.  xxviii.  6. 

Whatsoever. we  ask,  we  receive  of 
him,  because  we  keep  his  command- 
ments, and  do  those  things  that  are 
pleasing  in  his  sight, — 1  John  iii.  22. 
He  bows  liis  gracious  ear : 
ATe  never  plead  in  vain : 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 


I 


o  o 

DECEMBER.  183 

December  17. 
They  shall  praise  the  Lord  that 
seek  him  :  your  heart  shall  live  for- 
ever.— Ps.  xxii.  26. 

I  am  the  living  bread  which  came 
down  from  heaven :  if  any  man  eat 
of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  forever. 
— John  vi.  61. 

Bread  of  heaven  I  on  thee  I  feed ; 
1  k         For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ;  iy 
I  Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed  i 

With  the  true  and  living  bread ! 

December  18. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  fear. — Ps. 
ii.  11. 

Let  us  have  grace,  whereby  we  may 
serve  God  acceptably  with  reverence 
and  godly  fear. — Heb.  xii.  28, 
Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear, 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
.  My  heart  to  be  sincere. 
O  ^  s> 


 =-J=  ^ 

184  DECEMBER. 


December  19. 
The  Lord  shall  reward  the  doer 
of  evil  according  to  his  wickedness. 
—2  Sam.  iii.  89. 

I  will  give  unto  every  one  of  you 

according  to  your  works  REv.ii.23. 

Oh,  let  me,  then,  at  once  apply 
To  Him  who  did  for  sinners  die, 
And  this  shall  be  ray  great  reward, 
To  dwell  forever  with  the  Lord. 


Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of 
our  God,  praise  the  Lord. — Ps. 
cxxxv.  2,  3. 

My  house  shall  be  called  of  all 
nations  the  house  of  prayer. — Mark 
xi.  17. 

Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  for  wearied  minds. 
Draws  us  away  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 


December  20. 


DECEMBER. 


December  21. 
All  that  do  unrighteously  are  an 
abomination  unto  the  Lord. — Deut. 
XXV.  16. 

That  no  man  go  beyond  and  de- 
fraud his  brother  in  any  matter  : 
because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger 
of  all  such.— 1  TiiEss.  iv.  6. 
Oh,  can  I  ever  tell  a  lie, 
jl  Or  cheat  in  play,  or  steal,  or  fight, 

i  {  Now  that  I  know  the  Lord  is  nigh 
^  And  has  me  always  in  liis  sight? 

December  22. 
Cursed  be  he  that  confirmeth  not 
all  the  words  of  this  law  to  do  them. 
— Deut.  xxvii.  26. 

Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the 
curse  of  the  law,  being  made  a  curse 
for  us. — Gal.  iii.  13. 

Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree, 
The  stripes  thy  due  were  laid  on  me, 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free : 
0  wretched  sinner,  come ! 


o  

186 


DECEMBER. 


December  23. 
All  these  blessings  shall  come  on 
thee,  and  overtake  thee,  if  thou  shalt 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
thy  God.—DEUT.  xxviii.  2. 

Whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law 
of  liberty,  and  continueth  therein,  he 
being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a 
doer  of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be 
blessed  in  his  deed. — James  i.  25.  >l 
So  a  pleasant  path  we'll  tread, 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led, 
Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed, 
Our's  is  happiness  indeed. 
December  24. 
Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord. — Ps.  cxix.  26. 

Blessed  be  the  King  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord. — Luke  xix.  38, 
When  he  came,  the  angels,  singing, 

Told  the  shepherds  of  liis  birth ; 
Christ,  they  said,  is  come :  he's  bringing 
Joy  and  peace  to  men  on  earth. 
'  =0=  S> 


O  =»*=>———  ^ 

DECEMBER.  187 

December  25. 
Rejoice  greatly,  0  daughter  of 
Zion ;  shout,  0  daughter  of  Jeru- 
salem:  behold,  thy  King  cometh 
unto  thee. — Zech.  ix.  9. 

Unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the 
city  of  David  a  Saviour,  which  is 
Christ  the  Lord. — Luke  ii.  11. 
Christ  is  born, — the  great  Arvointed ; 
J        Heaven  and  earth,  his  praises  sing ;  j 
i  <    Oh,  receive  whom  God  appointed  '  ^ 

I'or  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King ! 
December  26. 
And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall 

rest  upon  him  With  righteousness 

shall  he  judge  the  poor. — Isa.  xi.  2, 4. 

Mine  eyes  have  seen  thy  salvation, 
which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the 
face  of  all  people. — Luke  ii.  30,  31. 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression 
And  rule  in  equity. 
V  =^  S> 


o  

188 


DECEMBER. 


December  27. 

I  -will  worship  toward  thj  holy 
temple,  and  praise  thy  name  for  thy 
loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth. 
— Ps.  cxxxviii.  2. 

And  it  was  winter.  And  Jesus 
walked  in  the  temple. — John  x.  22, 
23. 

I      Lord,  when  our  lives  are  finish'd  here,  , 
jJ  Y       And  days  and  Sabbaths  shall  be  o'er,      ;  k 
y     May  we,  ^vith  all  we  love,  appear,  v 
To  serve  and  praise  thee  evermore ! 

December  28. 
Arise  ye,  and  depart ;  for  this  is 
not  your  rest. — Micah  ii.  10. 

Here  have  we  no  continuing  city, 
but  we  seek  one  to  come. — Heb. 
xiii.  14. 

If  from  sin  at  once  we  flee, 
Then  in  heaven  our  rest  shall  be ; 
If  we  seek  redeeming  grace, 
We  shall  reach  that  blissful  place. 
C  =^5=  v> 


<^w  =5^=  

DECEMBER 

December  29. 
God  sliall  bring  every  -work  into 
judgment,  with  every  secret  thing. 
— EccL.  xii.  14. 

We  shall  all  stand  before  the  judg- 
ment-seat of  Christ. — EoM.  xiv.  10. 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  lie, 

Upward  I  dare  not  look ; 
Pardon  my  sins  before  I  die, 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 
A  December  30.  A 

'      Hearken  unto  me,  0  ye  children :  ' ' 
for  blessed  are  they  that  keep  my 
ways. — Pkov.  viii.  82. 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door,  and 
knock :  if  any  man  hear  my  voice, 
and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to 
him,  and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he 
with  me. — Rev.  iii.  20. 

Hark !  it  is  the  Saviour  calling, 

In  his  kindness,  "  Follow  me !" 
Jesiis,  keep  our  feet  from  falling, 
Teach  us  all  to  follow  thee. 

o  o 


1S9 


190  DECEMBER. 


December  31. 
What  dotli  the  Lord  thy  God  re- 
quire of  thee,  but  to  fear  the  Lord 
thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and 
to  love  him,  and  to  serve  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart  and  with 
all  thy  soul  ? — Deut.  x.  12. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  endureth 
jt  forever.  And  this  is  the  word  which 
T  by  the  gospel  is  preached  unto  you. 
—1  Pet.  i.  25. 

Father  of  mercies,  hear 

The  closing  hymn  we  raise ; 
To  our  request  bow  down  thine  ear, 

And  hearken  to  our  praise : 
Within  onr  hearts  the  seed 
Of  sacred  truth  is  sown ; 
But,  Lord,  the  blessing  that  we  need 
Must  come  from  thee  alone. 


THE  END. 


